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
Anchored by the tenderness of Comer’s performance (the actress’ movie star glamour futilely undermined by a godforsaken pageboy cut), Sister Brigid offers herself as proof that old wounds can be tended into blooming gardens of love, and Robin is thus inspired to rewrite his own legend.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 11 June 2026
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 11 June 2026
Resist the temptation to let an LLM rewrite a record when an exact reference will do.
—Anna Meadows, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Many Democrats have accused her of rewriting history, arguing the book is unhelpful and, at times, tone-deaf.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 11 June 2026
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 11 June 2026
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 11 June 2026
Resist the temptation to let an LLM rewrite a record when an exact reference will do.
—Anna Meadows, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Many Democrats have accused her of rewriting history, arguing the book is unhelpful and, at times, tone-deaf.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewrite
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Prosecutors in Canyon County are asking to amend the felony charge against a Meridian woman accused of causing the death of a family friend for allegedly driving drunk over the weekend.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending its list of permissible sunscreen ingredients for the first time in more than 25 years.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Also, forecasts have been revised up in many countries, but policy uncertainty, labor markets, bond yields, and the risk that AI underdelivers on earnings all remain key threats to the outlook.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
8 Dec. 2025
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The proposition would temporarily revise the state's congressional map, a move expected to boost Democrats in future elections.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
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Parents and beauty enthusiasts alike praise its ability to smooth stubborn bumps and improve skin texture.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
14 June 2026
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She was also credited with five assists in the 85-75 win, as Indiana improved to 4-1 in Commissioner’s Cup action.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Such modifications, like changing an e-bike’s wheels, changing its motor or battery, or modifying its control panel to tweak speed controls and limits, might be considered a crime if the rider lacks a DMV license, according to the California attorney general.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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While both are mainly made of triglycerides, the fats in butter are naturally occurring, while fats in margarine are industrially modified.—
Rosemary Trout,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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But now, a new crew is striving to rework some of that Barneys magic.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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The production is co-created and co-directed by choreographer Steven Hoggett and theater artist Christine Jones, with Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke reworking the album’s material.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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“Rewrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewrite. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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