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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
Nearly 100 hours spent revising more than 350 pages of city zoning code.
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John Aguilar, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
In North Carolina, which is also seeing a surge of data centers, the largest utility is revising its long-term plans to delay the retirement of coal plants and to build more natural gas plants.
—Jessica Hill, Fortune, 9 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
As Common Core was politicized, many states started revising, reviewing or pulling away from the standards altogether.
—Steven Yoder, States Newsroom, 20 Mar. 2026
John Aguilar, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
In North Carolina, which is also seeing a surge of data centers, the largest utility is revising its long-term plans to delay the retirement of coal plants and to build more natural gas plants.
—Jessica Hill, Fortune, 9 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
As Common Core was politicized, many states started revising, reviewing or pulling away from the standards altogether.
—Steven Yoder, States Newsroom, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revising
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Doctors recommend starting a yoga practice slowly, ideally with an instructor, and modifying poses if needed.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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On the other hand, modifying gravity — according to the MOND prescription — introduces a new fundamental acceleration scale that shows up importantly at small cosmic accelerations.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
21 Apr. 2026
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The cinematography, score and editing all stay flat-footed in deference to its lead.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The daunting part is editing down that plethora of material, but Ken was left to that, mostly.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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The size and speed limits are real, but so is the production and the knack for momentum-changing plays.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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But that may be changing, Tunnel artists and local art world figures say.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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Keep reading for more outfit inspo under $50.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch the latest episodes of Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
11 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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In those cases, 11 of the patients died and others are living with life-altering health problems, according to the lawsuits.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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While the initial move into smartphones posed a risk to Apple's device margins, the gamble paid off through what would become a massive industry-altering phenomenon.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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