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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revising its ask to approximately $60 million; India’s largest platform JioStar had tabled $20 million, and Sony had withdrawn from the process.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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Analysts today describe an institution constrained by shortages of fuel and spare parts and increasingly dependent on domestic improvisation — modifying, repurposing and cannibalizing older systems to keep them operational.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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Optimizing the post-booking phase isn't simply a matter of applying new technology or modifying the retailing strategy.—
Juan Pablo Lafosse,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The nanoparticle package also provides a guide RNA that directs the base-editing protein to make a specific base change and nick in a specific gene.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
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Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 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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Policymakers and lawmakers are worried that AI reading emotions and trying to gauge mental states is an endangerment to the public.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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School Board member Adam Cervera, who has been particularly critical of Ajayi, posted a scathing response on social media after reading the tax collector’s news release.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Some home improvements can be expensive, such as adding central air conditioning or remodeling an entire room of your house.—
Hiranmayi Srinivasan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2026
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That same year, Weinstock’s began remodeling its department store.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
1 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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Southwest Airlines is once again altering its plus-size passenger policy after a previous change earlier this year sparked continuous backlash from some of the airline’s most loyal passengers.—
Dallas Morning News,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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In its statement, the Iranian Navy said that the ships tried to enter the Persian Gulf by altering and turning off their navigation systems.—
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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