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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Along the way, as a young man in 1932, von Neumann rewrote the rules of quantum mechanics, formulating the strange new theory of particles and their fluctuating, probabilistic behavior in the mathematical language used today.
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Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024
Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024
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The filing also details various financial agreements, including the Simplify Loan and the Third Amended and Restated Note Purchase Agreement, which have been amended to extend maturity dates and defer interest payments.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details a $600 million amended and restated unsecured credit facility, expanding the revolving credit facility to $500 million, maturing in November 2028.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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In the end, MAG reworked the proposal so that the regional tax would go only toward maintaining light rail, not expanding it — but that doesn't mean the end of new light rail lines.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
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Here’s a roundup of highlights, spotlighting essential designs reworked with crafty techniques, arty embellishments or simple, graphic lines to enhance the focus on textures and high-quality materials.Sandra Salibian, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
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The modern sniper is born During the Cold War, the sniper rifle dramatically improved capability, power, and range.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Aldo has improved slightly to +115, but Bautista is still the betting favorite at -140.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Some have argued that times have changed, and that the brothers’ allegations of abuse might have been received differently at trial today.Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Living in Los Angeles changed my life.Alyssa Bereznak, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Rewrote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewrote. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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