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
In response, Colombian students mobilized to demand the creation of a National Constituent Assembly to rewrite the constitution.
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Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 2026
Instead of having to fully rewrite an SD card to change the device’s function, Flippers aims to allow users to simply switch between profiles.
—Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
Queries get rewritten every time a dimension changes.
—Vinay Bhaskara, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
How Insurance Changes the Math Coverage can dramatically rewrite the price tag.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
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Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 2026
Instead of having to fully rewrite an SD card to change the device’s function, Flippers aims to allow users to simply switch between profiles.
—Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
Queries get rewritten every time a dimension changes.
—Vinay Bhaskara, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
How Insurance Changes the Math Coverage can dramatically rewrite the price tag.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewrite
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On Monday, SpaceX amended its initial public offering to state that water conditions—including water scarcity, regulations around water, and drought—could constrain data center development.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
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The condo’s founding documents required 100% unit owner approval to terminate the condo association, so the developer tried to use its majority vote to amend that threshold.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Officials at the Air Resources Board then spent the last several months drafting and revising the plan voted on this week, which received considerable feedback from oil and gas companies, environmental groups, lobbyists and lawmakers all jockeying for different priorities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Choose a direction, ask better questions, and revise details without losing heart.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2026
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And access to health care and drinking water should be improved.—
Tommy Trenchard,
NPR,
31 May 2026
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Lewis was unapologetic about his efforts to use the courts as a vehicle for improving the lives of ordinary Floridians, and especially those who struggled.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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The Utilities Commission will begin an evidentiary hearing in the case July 7 before deciding later this year whether to approve, modify or reject Duke’s request.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Picking an easier-to-modify plant was off the table, too.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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Peter Pennoyer Architects oversaw a comprehensive renovation of the roughly 5,000-square-foot residence, reworking the layout to improve flow and draw more natural light into the interiors.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Besides sharper aesthetics, Dell has also reworked the insides of these laptops.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2026
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“Rewrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewrite. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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