as in amended
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 rewritten
Yet Southpaw has rewritten the script.
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Stephen Wunker, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
—Janet B. Carson, arkansasonline.com, 5 Oct. 2024
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
Stephen Wunker, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
—Janet B. Carson, arkansasonline.com, 5 Oct. 2024
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewritten
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This information can only be found in the license agreement itself which was also amended in 2011 when Sony fell on hard times.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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In an effort to combat greenwashing, the Canadian government has amended the Competition Act, adding a new provision that regulates environmental claims in marketing materials.Jon McGowan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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At Ulta Beauty Our best-selling blazer reworked in a TENCEL™ Lyocell and cotton blend.Ulta Beauty, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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The tune was reworked by the Yun Seok Cheol Trio, a renowned jazz group based in South Korea.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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The Commanders improved to 10-5 for the first time since 1991 and now have a 94 percent chance to make the playoffs.Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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As Gomez became more comfortable in MLS and less shy around Miami’s star players, his output and final product drastically improved.Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Comprising 42 pairs of chromosomes instead of the original 14, the DNA of modern wheat has been artificially modified.Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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His duties and responsibilities will be modified, according to the resolution — a prospect Martinez challenged after the vote.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Rewritten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewritten. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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