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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
Other states have to confront the unprecedented possibility of revising maps even as voters are casting ballots or the legal process of declaring intent to run for office has concluded.
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Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Anne’s tenacity was emblematic of Wojcicki’s philosophy of failing fast and then revising, even if others don’t believe in you.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Nearly 100 hours spent revising more than 350 pages of city zoning code.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
At the same moment, OpenAI updated its Preparedness Framework, revising the thresholds for how much biological risk a model can pose before additional safeguards are required.
—Stephen D. Turner, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
Now, forecasters are revising their estimates for what to expect on the road ahead.
—Bruce Yandle, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
Ares Management — Shares rose more than 3% despite the company revising down its first quarter net performance income guidance on Tuesday.
—Lisa Kailai Han,davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Some of the new council members plan to keep up the momentum for change, in part by revising city rules to give residents a vote on public-land projects.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Writing and revising complex federal regulations can take months, sometimes years.
—Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Anne’s tenacity was emblematic of Wojcicki’s philosophy of failing fast and then revising, even if others don’t believe in you.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Nearly 100 hours spent revising more than 350 pages of city zoning code.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
At the same moment, OpenAI updated its Preparedness Framework, revising the thresholds for how much biological risk a model can pose before additional safeguards are required.
—Stephen D. Turner, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
Now, forecasters are revising their estimates for what to expect on the road ahead.
—Bruce Yandle, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
Ares Management — Shares rose more than 3% despite the company revising down its first quarter net performance income guidance on Tuesday.
—Lisa Kailai Han,davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Some of the new council members plan to keep up the momentum for change, in part by revising city rules to give residents a vote on public-land projects.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Writing and revising complex federal regulations can take months, sometimes years.
—Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revising
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That second explanation, known as dark matter, was initially favored because the addition of that one ingredient could explain all of the observed physical phenomena on a variety of scales, while modifying gravity required different modifications to align with different scales.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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Redevelopment means modifying the former Sears building to align with Dick’s House of Sports in-store features.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Sophie Todd is series editing with Emily Hirst producing.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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For the second time this week, the state Senate spent hours discussing complicated technology legislation, with lawmakers once again advancing a bill over strong objections that regulating rapidly changing technology could negatively affect local businesses.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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These advances are changing the relationship that businesses and consumers have with financial services.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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On Saturday night, attendees at the annual White House Correspondents Dinner will thrill to the antics of Oz Pearlman, a renowned mentalist who dazzles audiences with mind-reading tricks.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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To find out what this could mean for you and how to make the most of this moment, keep reading.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2026
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Smaller restaurants would also likely struggle to sustain the rent needed for a space that size, Edwards said, and costs like remodeling older kitchens could cost $500,000 to $1 million.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The project includes modifying interior space on the independent-living portion of the property at the basement level, minimal facade changes, new doors and windows, remodeling an existing unit that was abandoned and exterior improvements to site ramps.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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California hit back hard by reworking its districts to flip five GOP seats in the deep-blue Golden State.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Lyra Pramuk has announced an EP reworking songs from last year’s Hymnal.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
16 Apr. 2026
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Scientists have documented that increasingly brighter nights are altering animal behavior, reproduction cycles and survival.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The family said meeting Pickett was truly life-altering.—
Steve Hartman,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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