as in to amend
to write (something) again especially in a different way in order to improve it or to include new information
The teacher asked him to rewrite the essay. I had to rewrite the computer program.
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Recent Examples of rewrite
The first version of this novel was lost in a house fire but was rewritten and published by Knopf in 1927 when Barbara was just 12.
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Patti Callahan Henry, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
What’s the role of America’s most influential foreign-policy institution at a moment when the rules of U.S. engagement in the world are being completely rewritten?
—Edward Felsenthal, TIME, 16 Mar. 2025
While working on the film, Lively insisted on rewriting the rooftop scene.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2025
Season 5 had to be rewritten as a result, according to several reports.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025
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Patti Callahan Henry, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
What’s the role of America’s most influential foreign-policy institution at a moment when the rules of U.S. engagement in the world are being completely rewritten?
—Edward Felsenthal, TIME, 16 Mar. 2025
While working on the film, Lively insisted on rewriting the rooftop scene.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2025
Season 5 had to be rewritten as a result, according to several reports.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewrite
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Meanwhile, California State Senate Republicans are pushing to amend sanctuary laws that the Trump administration believes are obstructing federal immigration enforcement.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Prohibits the General Assembly from amending or repealing constitutional amendments approved by voters.—
Worth Sparkman,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to curtail a lower court’s ability to issue a national injunction, hatching a novel legal strategy in its bid to radically revise a bedrock American principle: birthright citizenship.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes and,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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Consider postponing important launches to a later date and instead use the time to revise existing projects.—
Danijela Pilic,
Glamour,
13 Mar. 2025
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After seeing his progress hampered by injury issues in recent years, Jones has benefited from how Slot and his staff have improved player availability.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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The use of variable intake cam timing could improve performance and efficiency, making the bike suitable for both inexperienced and seasoned riders seeking a hassle-free riding experience.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Mar. 2025
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But while public opinion has swayed towards Trump on border security and deportations, polling shows that a majority of Americans disapprove of the president’s position on modifying birthright citizenship, with a recent Pew survey measuring 56% opposed to his executive order and just 43% in favor.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes and,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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So, by modifying mouse genes to mimic these changes, the researchers have successfully engineered a living model of mammoth-like traits—a first-of-its-kind experiment in de-extinction science.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The band remix opens at No. 21, followed closely by the Johnny Gold reworking at No. 22, and the instrumental version at No. 23.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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To create 9,700 new homes including 2,900 that are earmarked as income-restricted, the zoning would be reworked to allow for commercial, manufacturing and residential uses that are largely not allowed now.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Rewrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewrite. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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