RE-WRITE Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

rewrite

verb

Definition of rewrite

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 The Serbian tennis icon has spent much of his career rewriting the sport’s history books, collecting 24 Grand Slam singles titles, more than 100 ATP Tour-level victories, and nearly $194 million in prize money—more than any player before him. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 July 2026 Among the analysts’ concerns was last year’s dismissal of two senior career intelligence officers after one of Gabbard’s deputies tried to rewrite their assessment that Venezuela was not directing a criminal gang, Tren de Aragua. — Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026 Content oversight provided by Studio 1847 Gina Fossitt, founder of Dandelion BevEd, has observed a familiar ritual slowly being rewritten. — Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 This World Cup has been remarkable for FIFA under Infantino seeming to rewrite the norms of disciplinary action even before the tournament began. — ABC News, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rewrite

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But even if Costco is unable to amend the site’s zoning plan, it’s not guaranteed that the store would remain a wholesale grocer either.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
The editors reserve the right to amend any information or remove any listees in light of new information.

— Phisanu Phromchanya, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of amend

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The Office of Science and Technology Policy had been placed in charge of revising the rules on this research by the end of last summer and implementing a national strategy for tracking all gain-of-function research before the end of last year.

— Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
This 12-jurist body oversees the activities of Iran’s parliament, determining if laws passed are compatible with sharia and can demand that legislation be revised.

— Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Definition of revise

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Many people prefer whole-wheat pasta to increase their fiber intake, support digestive and heart health, and improve the overall nutrient quality of their diet, rather than focusing primarily on protein.

— Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 8 July 2026
However, his office says the former Senate majority leader's health is improving.

— Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of improve

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Open-source and open-weight models make different parts of an AI model available for developers to inspect, use and sometimes modify.

— Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 7 July 2026
These machines can accelerate harder than traditional e-bikes, and in many cases can be modified to travel much faster.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

Definition of modify

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For example, unlike a traditional office layout, each apartment unit must have at least one bathroom and a kitchen, which means the plumbing must be reworked.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
It was reworked into a rocker but retains an undeniable Jamaican rhythm.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026

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