revising

verb

Definition of revisingnext
present participle of revise
1
as in modifying
to make different in some way with the snow, we'll need to revise our travel plans

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2
as in editing
to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating revise the article and add more up-to-date information so we can reprint it

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revising
  1. modifying
  2. editing
  3. changing
  4. reading
  5. remodeling
  6. altering
Verb
  • Increasing the amount of water or fat locked into the casein network can encourage melting, but so can modifying the casein itself.
    Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2024
  • The designer’s role is about creating a culture of continuous improvement and innovation by creating, modifying or eliminating systemic structures to better align with the organization's strategic objectives.
    Thomas Lim, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of modifying
Verb
  • In addition to editing content, Alex also covers breaking news, writing about crime and severe weather as well as everything from multistate lottery jackpots to the July Fourth hot dog eating contest.
    Alex Sundby, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Multicam editing is another strength of DaVinci Resolve.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of editing
Verb
  • Steps could include adding a warning label or changing drinking water standards, said Cooper.
    Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The district’s evolving politics have been driven in part by its rapidly changing racial makeup.
    Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of changing
Verb
  • Advertisement Continue reading here Mookie Betts got ‘lost in the process’ this year.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Continue reading … OPINION MATTHEW TRAGESSER – Western Pennsylvania paying the high price of Biden-Harris border crisis.
    Fox News, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of reading
Verb
  • The city invested in remodeling the then-rundown Plaza San Loreto in front of the Sinagoga Histórico, and Sheinbaum came to inaugurate it.
    Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Plans call for remodeling the basement to add a third level.
    Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of remodeling
Verb
  • Researchers studying skeletons from the 12th to the 19th centuries have discovered that tobacco leaves a lasting impact on the human body even after death, significantly altering skeletal structure.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Another common change companies might pursue is altering the product’s flavor profile entirely, which could mean swapping out a layer of chocolate for other fillings like wafers or nuts.
    Erika Tulfo, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of altering
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