1
as in to modify
to make different in some way
with the snow, we'll need to revise our travel plans
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as in to edit
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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as in change
the act, process, or result of making different
that paper needs one more revise, and then I think it's ready to turn in
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Recent Examples of revise
Aki Nace,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Other recommendations include increasing penalties for buildings that have to be demolished for neglect, revising zoning laws to encourage renovation over new construction and establishing annual workshops to teach people how to landmark their property.
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Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
8 Oct. 2025
Every action and joke is captured on live cameras, with no opportunity to edit or revise.
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Stacey Stratton,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Some of the city's health standards will also be revised to add exceptions to existing indecency laws.
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Aki Nace,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Other recommendations include increasing penalties for buildings that have to be demolished for neglect, revising zoning laws to encourage renovation over new construction and establishing annual workshops to teach people how to landmark their property.
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Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Noun
One of the book’s goals was to help create a point of reference that future scholars can build on, challenge, or revise.
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Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
8 Oct. 2025
Every action and joke is captured on live cameras, with no opportunity to edit or revise.
—
Stacey Stratton,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revise
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Trump has pushed Republicans in the Senate to eliminate or modify the filibuster to get the bill through, though Majority Leader John Thune has maintained Republicans don't have the votes to do so.
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McCarthy's duties have been modified and he's been transferred and replaced by NYPD Assistant Chief Melissa Eger, an NYPD spokesperson told CBS News.
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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This transcript was automatically generated, and then edited for clarity in its current form.
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Another notable change was Potter trusting Zetterström with the start as goalkeeper.
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Accidents and travel changes might occur late in the day.
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The higher water content alters the texture, and most baking recipes are formulated assuming a higher percentage of fat.
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After season one’s show-altering reveal that Sugar is an alien, his fellow alien species is exposed and harmed by the human powers that be, forcing them to retreat to their home planet.
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Lhapal Gyal said the team retained the spiritual core of the source material while reworking character relationships and the narrative structure, drawing on their own direct encounters with the landscapes, customs and culture of Xizang.
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This morning favors a small correction, like reworking a plan so a boundary holds while your chores and wellness both fit.
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The key difference is that rather than suggesting preset visuals, the AI Camera Assistant is ostensibly reacting to the scene, subject, and lighting to dynamically suggest the best alterations for that specific moment — that’s the AI of it all.
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The combination of a structure design that did not meet building codes and alterations made to it over its 40 years meant that the other parts of the pool deck weren’t strong enough to withstand the extra load, leading to the type of slow-motion collapse.
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Skyports computerized the records, remodeled the 1980s-era terminal, upgraded the radio operations center, installed a pilots lounge, and redid the security systems, all of which brought the heliport up-to-date.
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During the transition period, all YMCA programs will continue while the church fundraises and plans remodeling.
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Hobbs said the difference is that federal agencies often warned states of threats before attacks occurred.
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Aside from resting starters, getting players off the bench for valuable time on the pitch could be the difference as the competition gets tougher.
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“Revise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revise. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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