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
What began as a quirky luxury for indulgent pet parents is now starting to rewrite the rules of air travel.
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Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
Almost two decades later, the former First Lady is rewriting the narrative in her own words.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
When New Jersey suddenly came down hard on business, neighbouring Delaware decided to rewrite its rulebook to scoop up companies fleeing the state.
—Jan Hammer, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Copy editors don’t make major plot or character changes, rewrite substantial portions of your draft or address structural or developmental issues.
—Jennifer Sodini, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
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Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
Almost two decades later, the former First Lady is rewriting the narrative in her own words.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
When New Jersey suddenly came down hard on business, neighbouring Delaware decided to rewrite its rulebook to scoop up companies fleeing the state.
—Jan Hammer, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Copy editors don’t make major plot or character changes, rewrite substantial portions of your draft or address structural or developmental issues.
—Jennifer Sodini, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewrite
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On Tuesday, New Yorkers voted to pass three housing ballot proposals to amend the city’s charter, streamlining the approvals process for several types of developments.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement On the Democratic side, Virginia’s legislature has begun the complicated process of working to amend the state constitution to enable redistricting.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act updated the farm safety net and other farm insurance programs, but lawmakers still need to revise programs concerning rural development and agricultural research.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
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On November 4, California voters passed Proposition 50, an amendment put forth by Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom that would temporarily revise the state’s congressional map, a move expected to boost Democrats in future elections.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Their findings provide a blueprint for improving efficiency, stability, and scalability, key steps toward mass deployment and alignment with China’s carbon neutrality goals.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s dramatic 140-138 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night at Kaseya Center to improve to 3-0 on its four-game homestand.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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As a result, the company has modified its algorithm for these ads in the US.—
Carlotta Dotto,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even in soybeans, a notoriously difficult crop to modify, the method achieved efficient gene editing with minimal tissue culture steps.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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In a 10-hour span, Hockey Canada’s logistics team reworked the entire team’s travel by organizing the trip to Toronto, then reworking the original flights from Montreal to Cleveland.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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The news sent airlines scrambling to rework their schedules right before the busy holiday travel season, with many travelers concerned about delays or cancellations for their upcoming flights.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Rewrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewrite. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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