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as in modifying
to make different in some way
with the snow, we'll need to revise our travel plans
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as in editing
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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Recent Examples of revising
Her strict economy, honed by her early years of writing and endlessly revising (under the exacting eye of Allene Talmey) tight captions for Vogue, thrills the editor in me.
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Zinzi Clemmons, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
As Variety previously reported, FIFA had initially sought $100 million for broadcast rights covering the 2026 and 2030 tournaments before revising its ask to approximately $60 million; India’s largest platform JioStar had tabled $20 million, and Sony had withdrawn from the process.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 June 2026
Topline Airline stocks tumbled Monday as the industry continues to feel pressure from increasing jet fuel prices due to the Iran war, with JetBlue falling as much as 9% earlier after revising its second quarter outlook.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
That can include timely feedback, opportunities to fix mistakes, and support for revising thinking and writing.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 May 2026
The legislation revising the districts would set a new congressional primary for August.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
The legislation revising the districts would set a new congressional primary for August.
—ABC News, 22 May 2026
In turn, periodically refreshing your job descriptions, updating requirements or revising language can help improve placement and engagement.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 May 2026
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has cemented the division of the Korean Peninsula in the past month, revising the reclusive nation’s constitution to define each country as distinct territories, while removing a clause related to reunification.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Zinzi Clemmons, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
As Variety previously reported, FIFA had initially sought $100 million for broadcast rights covering the 2026 and 2030 tournaments before revising its ask to approximately $60 million; India’s largest platform JioStar had tabled $20 million, and Sony had withdrawn from the process.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 June 2026
Topline Airline stocks tumbled Monday as the industry continues to feel pressure from increasing jet fuel prices due to the Iran war, with JetBlue falling as much as 9% earlier after revising its second quarter outlook.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
That can include timely feedback, opportunities to fix mistakes, and support for revising thinking and writing.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 May 2026
The legislation revising the districts would set a new congressional primary for August.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
The legislation revising the districts would set a new congressional primary for August.
—ABC News, 22 May 2026
In turn, periodically refreshing your job descriptions, updating requirements or revising language can help improve placement and engagement.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 May 2026
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has cemented the division of the Korean Peninsula in the past month, revising the reclusive nation’s constitution to define each country as distinct territories, while removing a clause related to reunification.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revising
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Archaeologists have previously noted evidence of postmortem manipulation of human remains, such as mummification, and of modifying human bones into tools or decorative artifacts.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2026
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And of course, that’s going to set up a constitutional crisis when the increasingly conservative Supreme Court during Reconstruction and after will start first modifying and then all but destroying the Fourteenth Amendment.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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But there were other gene-editing tools also at the time.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
11 June 2026
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In addition to demonstrating ROI, another key aspect of navigating changing pricing models will be having the ability to flexibly switch suppliers.—
Martin Taylor,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Progressive lenses support both near and distance vision, while photochromic lenses adjust to changing light throughout the day.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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The Manhattan architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer has spent the past three years alone in a segregated cell, reading crime novels and occasionally being visited by his lawyers or family, according to the sheriff who oversees the jail.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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His sister Charlotte was photographed reading a book nearby.—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Progress, the executive noted, will come down to not just remodeling floors in Tri-City’s existing medical buildings, but in the recruitment of physicians willing to work in bolstered departments.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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And now, a new survey by Thumbtack reveals why homeowners are remodeling their kitchens, the most popular kitchen projects, and 5 kitchen trends to watch.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The production is co-created and co-directed by choreographer Steven Hoggett and theater artist Christine Jones, with Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke reworking the album’s material.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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What began as a hobby for Kristin Juszczyk—reworking vintage athletic gear to create one-of-a-kind pieces—has established her as a breakout fashion force.—
Avery Stone,
Time,
9 June 2026
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This prevalence equals about one in nine seniors who have been diagnosed with this brain altering disease.—
Wendy Coschignano-Ford,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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Atoms moved between the bright and dark regions, altering the distribution of matter.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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