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
His business will, rewritten last spring, specifies selling the stake within 18 months.
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Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Our changing climate is rewriting childhood, and extreme heat is now a reality of every sports season.
—Laura Schifter, Time, 13 Sep. 2025
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 7 Sep. 2025
In a time when globalization and fast fashion dominate the apparel industry, one New England manufacturer is rewriting the script.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
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Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Our changing climate is rewriting childhood, and extreme heat is now a reality of every sports season.
—Laura Schifter, Time, 13 Sep. 2025
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 7 Sep. 2025
In a time when globalization and fast fashion dominate the apparel industry, one New England manufacturer is rewriting the script.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewrite
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The agenda includes legislation to amend the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act and reauthorize the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program at $60,000,000 through 2032.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Wiener’s bill was recently amended to apply to only local and federal law enforcement agents.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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The order also directs CDPHE to collaborate with other state agencies and offices to identify and remove barriers to vaccination, ensure state health insurance plans and Medicaid cover COVID-19 vaccines and review and revise rules to ensure pharmacies can provide COVID-19 vaccines.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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The company has revised its September security update and all eligible phones will now receive the fix.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Canales’ first year came with little-to-no expectations, and the team improved three games from rock bottom (2-15 in 2023).—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The series builds on The Star's efforts to improve coverage of local communities.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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That said, there are a lot of approaches to making biofuel that rely on modifying the fats found in plants or algae.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Merz said the design for the dog park was modified at several points along the way after receiving feedback.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Panthers reworked their outside linebacker room this offseason.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Under artistic director Camille Miceli, the brand emphasizes mixing and matching, reworking Pucci’s motifs and patchwork.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Rewrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewrite. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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