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
Community backlash forced revisions to the flawed plan and brought the zoning rewrite to a halt.
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Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
That ruling, however, led states to rewrite their own statutes, and made quick work of establishing their own death rows — particularly in the South.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2025
Ukrainian officials then worked to rewrite the deal with more favorable terms, including broad language about security guarantees and joint control over the future fund controlling the profits from Ukrainian resources.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2025
Af Klint edited her own notebooks later in life, rewriting or destroying entire passages and exorcising biographical details.
—Jay Cheshes, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
That ruling, however, led states to rewrite their own statutes, and made quick work of establishing their own death rows — particularly in the South.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2025
Ukrainian officials then worked to rewrite the deal with more favorable terms, including broad language about security guarantees and joint control over the future fund controlling the profits from Ukrainian resources.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2025
Af Klint edited her own notebooks later in life, rewriting or destroying entire passages and exorcising biographical details.
—Jay Cheshes, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewrite
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Indeed, Macmillan and Ostermeier keep on eye on current events and amend their script as and when significant news emerges.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2025
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The judge is allowing the plaintiffs to amend their complaint.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
4 Apr. 2025
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Corporate boardrooms and executive teams will need to traverse this new landscape, by weighing the risks of maintaining their DEI teams and initiatives against the potential fallout of revising their DEI policies—or abandoning their efforts completely.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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If elected, Valencia said her goals are to work to revise the budget, making communication seamless and providing more staff for mental health services.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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As a result, the level of prediction accuracy was increased significantly, which improved the ability of the company to react to emerging external factors.—
Alexandra Harbert,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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The increasing role of data science and data analytics is recognized by businesses across all industries and used to improve decision-making through predictive analytics, get a competitive edge, and increase their general efficiency.—
Alexandra Harbert,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Not a lot of people are looking at the area that is actually modified and flooded by beaver populations.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2025
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Earlier this month, Texas Representative David Spiller introduced a bill that would prohibit health insurance companies from using AI to delay, deny, or modify claims, legislation similar to what other states have brought forward.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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In other words, some storms on Jupiter can leave behind a fingerprint, reworking the whole chemical makeup of the planet's atmosphere.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The case of the new Royale Paris has been reworked.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Rewrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewrite. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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