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
City officials later asked Gefre to help rewrite local ordinances so legitimate massage businesses could get licensed more easily.
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Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 19 June 2026
For the next screening, Woody was rewritten to be warmer and less aggressive.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 12 June 2026
To build with this mindset is to ensure that the design itself speaks, preventing the passage of time from quietly rewriting a deeply specific history into a generic tragedy.
—Rev. José Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
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.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 11 June 2026
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Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 19 June 2026
For the next screening, Woody was rewritten to be warmer and less aggressive.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 12 June 2026
To build with this mindset is to ensure that the design itself speaks, preventing the passage of time from quietly rewriting a deeply specific history into a generic tragedy.
—Rev. José Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
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.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewrite
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The town moved to amend its zoning regulations to allow for greater flexibility for those who want to convert older office properties into residential or mixed-use redevelopments, with Greenberg a vocal proponent of the changes.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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The buyer—identified in the document as Sunrise North LLC—gets an irrevocable power of attorney authorizing it to pursue claims in the athlete’s name, settle claims, amend claim forms and take other actions related to recovery.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2026
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In April, the California Department of Motor Vehicles revised its regulations for autonomous vehicles and lifted a ban on autonomous trucks weighing 10,001 pounds or more.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The agency also calls for updating information related to prostate cancer risk and revising warnings regarding enlarged prostate.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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How airlines and airports can do better Maglione and Riccobono both said that training and implementing new technology can go a long way toward improving the flying experience for blind travelers.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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The Sparks improved to 7-0 in games when the four-time All-Star has six-plus assists (Plum had seven), and the team posted a season-high 28 assists.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Clemens noted that players modify gear without receiving discipline from the league.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The letter, which was initially written by Boggie, was modified by Wagoner to exclude several of the sustained investigative findings, according to a lawsuit Boggie filed after she was not reappointed to her job.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
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Lhapal Gyal said the team retained the spiritual core of the source material while reworking character relationships and the narrative structure, drawing on their own direct encounters with the landscapes, customs and culture of Xizang.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 June 2026
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This morning favors a small correction, like reworking a plan so a boundary holds while your chores and wellness both fit.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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“Rewrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewrite. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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