rewrite history

phrase

: to change what has happened in the past

You can't rewrite history.

Examples of rewrite history in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In recent weeks, Mets fans have tried to rewrite history, downplaying his role as a leader, and Pete Alonso’s as well. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026

Trump is attempting to rewrite history, Coard told reporters Wednesday near the site. — Corey Williams, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Third, attempts to rewrite history to put only a good light on our past will never stand the test of time. — Tara Sonenshine, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2026

There’s too much stuff going on right now where people want to rewrite history. — Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for rewrite history

• consistory
• ethnohistory
• mystery