1
as in to modify
to make different in some way
with the snow, we'll need to revise our travel plans
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2
as in to edit
to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating
revise the article and add more up-to-date information so we can reprint it
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as in change
the act, process, or result of making different
that paper needs one more revise, and then I think it's ready to turn in
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Recent Examples of revise
Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 6 June 2025
The production, which was originally told in two separate installments, was later condensed into a single act play in 2021 after being revised by its creative team during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 5 June 2025
Dallas News, 3 May 2022
Released in 1927, the Al Jolson classic launched the era of talkies, an epic transformation requiring studios to remodel stages for sound, revise set protocols for cast and crew and reassess what sort of material worked best with the new technology.
—Jordan Riefe, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2022
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Verb
The Labor Department on Friday revised April payroll gains down to 147,000, from an initial estimate of 177,000
Stocks rose on Friday following the better-than-expected report.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 6 June 2025
The production, which was originally told in two separate installments, was later condensed into a single act play in 2021 after being revised by its creative team during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 5 June 2025
Noun
Justices horse trade and revise for months on major cases, though they’re not known for flipping sides.
—Dallas News, 3 May 2022
Released in 1927, the Al Jolson classic launched the era of talkies, an epic transformation requiring studios to remodel stages for sound, revise set protocols for cast and crew and reassess what sort of material worked best with the new technology.
—Jordan Riefe, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revise
Verb
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The order not only modifies key elements of Biden’s January 2025 framework but also signals a broader realignment of federal cybersecurity priorities.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Box frames are less common and usually require your boat’s speaker holes to be modified to fit them.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Editor's Note: Some responses have been lightly edited for length.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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The broadcast version of this story was edited by Arezou Rezvani and produced by Taylor Haney.—
Leila Fadel,
NPR,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The guidance change blindsided the CDC, which did not receive a directive to alter its recommendations until hours after Kennedy's video posted.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
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People who are relatively young and healthy could consider forgoing an annual shot, absent a dramatic change in the virus.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
31 May 2025
Verb
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What begins as a family reunion turns into a disturbing chain of events that alters the balance between the world of the living and the dead, infecting an entire neighborhood with voices from beyond.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
2 June 2025
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Familiarity with those three helped Kirk learn when his pitchers’ offerings are especially locked and when he’s got to alter the plan.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The early alert gave the company time to intervene, rework the agent’s schedule, and keep a key team member.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Could the defense be reworked if an upgrade comes along?—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The final legislation is expected to reflect alterations from ongoing negotiations.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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His evolution required alterations to his left-handed swing, learning how to channel his emotions, and even a few wake-up calls.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Verb
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During the hiatus, the station was repainted and fitted with new lighting, and its restrooms were fully remodeled with new stalls and water fountains.—
Vivienne Serret,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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In 2021, the company remodeled its flagship Boise store at the corner of 15th and State streets, which was built by Safeway in 1950 with a Marina-style rounded roof.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
17 May 2025
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One difference is that previous research, including a 2023 paper that Keeler coauthored, studied restrictive diets supervised by medical professional.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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One year later in 2009, the difference between cable and broadcast was even more pronounced, especially with the decision to air Games 1 and 2 on NBC before moving Games 3 and 4 to Versus.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2025
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“Revise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revise. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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