redraw

verb

Definition of redrawnext
as in to rewrite

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Recent Examples of redraw Multiple states across the South rushed to redraw House maps to gain a partisan advantage, with many of the new districts crafted in a way that minimized Black voting power. — Stephen Fowler, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026 After the president pushed the state to redraw its congressional districts, the decisions made in South Texas are haunting Republicans. — Jack Herrera, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2026 The first time was 1996, when a group of voters sued to redraw the lines. — Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 Today, Beijing has transformed what was once a chronic vulnerability into a source of strength and begun to redraw the geopolitical map of its region. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for redraw
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redraw
  1. rewrite
  2. revise
  3. rework
  4. amend
  5. rectify
  6. correct
  7. shorten
  8. reform
Verb
  • How dupes are rewriting what counts as impressive Traditional luxury has always leaned on exclusivity, recognizable branding and premium prices.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
  • There is a long history of political leaders and cartographers using place naming to assert raw power by rewriting the world map.
    — Reuben Rose-Redwood, Time, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of rewrite
Verb
  • The office of the president and the Transportation Ministry later revised that number downward to 69 dead.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • And a separate report for lenders said the airport moved to revise the scope of the project so that the solar panel system would not be a prerequisite to opening the train for service.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of revise
Verb
  • Brown purchased the downtown space at the end of 2023 and reworked it over the last two years.
    — Rembert Browne, Architectural Digest, 2 Nov. 2026
  • His gestures, his mannerisms, his face, his intonations were reworked into a new kind of life.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of rework
Verb
  • Under a state law passed in 2024 and amended this year, outdoor advertising companies can remove up to 500 feet of vegetation blocking drivers and onlookers from viewing their signs.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Meta appears to have amended the commercial terms to address publishers' concerns.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of amend
Verb
  • One potential downside is the lack of air conditioning, which will be rectified in an upcoming renovation.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The Asheville meeting also ended without a communique, after China objected to language on several issues, including efforts to rectify excessive global trade surpluses.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of rectify
Verb
  • Designed to correct the signs of photoaging—which can include wrinkles, dark spots, and rough texture—the formula boosts cell turnover has a cushiony texture and a silky finish.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
  • That can mean delivering a consistent product, honoring commitments, correcting mistakes or simply showing up year after year.
    — Jerry Bobb, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of correct
Verb
  • According to Ziata, washing arugula ahead of time will introduce unwanted moisture, which will increase the rate of spoilage or shorten the leafy green’s shelf life.
    — Molly Allen, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Nakase shortened her rotation after Game 3, while also swapping out multiple players in her starting lineup.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of shorten
Verb
  • The beauty of the record lies in how these loops slowly diffract over their runtime, becoming subtly reformed over each repetition.
    — Henry Ivry, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Kate Maupin Kate Maupin is an award-winning author, educator, foster child advocate, and reformed Super Mom.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of reform

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“Redraw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redraw. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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