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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
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revising its ask to approximately $60 million; India’s largest platform JioStar had tabled $20 million, and Sony had withdrawn from the process.
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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
Officials at the Air Resources Board then spent the last several months drafting and revising the plan voted on this week, which received considerable feedback from oil and gas companies, environmental groups, lobbyists and lawmakers all jockeying for different priorities.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 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
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
Officials at the Air Resources Board then spent the last several months drafting and revising the plan voted on this week, which received considerable feedback from oil and gas companies, environmental groups, lobbyists and lawmakers all jockeying for different priorities.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 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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The use of shotcrete makes modifying a 65-year-old structure easier, adds Dull.—
D. Hunter Reardon,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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These medicines are disease-modifying therapies that address root causes and enhance quality of life rather than just managing symptoms.—
Karen R. Studer,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process.—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Having met his target, Van Zuilen set to work combining and editing the data using the astronomy software PixInsight.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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Which teams are surprising, which are underperforming, and which are one do-over away from changing their fate.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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That stat best illustrates how times are changing in the NIL and revenue-share era.—
Jeff Sentell,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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Keep reading to find out what else your favorite celebrities had to say to commemorate leaving the halls of high school.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Additionally, reading via social media or online hypertext can cause the body to follow a dopamine cycle, rather than allowing the body to relax, Helmick said.—
Sneha Dhandapani,
CNN Money,
6 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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Travis Mack became the owner/operator of the location in 2007, remodeling the space to feature photos of Petty and other Black McDonald’s franchisees.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Lipa’s interpretation captures that same spirit, reworking the silhouette for a new generation with a distinctly contemporary appeal.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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The current plan preserves the retail center while significantly reworking it, Fink said.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
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Guardianship is a life-altering and often permanent legal process that strips disabled adults of control over their life decisions.—
Emily Hoerner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Scary Movie also takes on political targets like Fox News, cultural phenomena like livestreaming, and history-altering events like the COVID pandemic.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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