as in to amend
to write (something) again especially in a different way in order to improve it or to include new information
The teacher asked him to rewrite the essay. I had to rewrite the computer program.
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Recent Examples of rewrite
His staff rewrote key personnel rules to allow the department to fire foreign service and civil service officials in roles now being phased out.
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Michele Kelemen, NPR, 11 July 2025
President Donald Trump is attempting to rewrite the Constitution without amending it, one executive order at a time.
—Philippa Pham Hughes, Time, 11 July 2025
Garcia rewrote his whole sermon, focusing on the call to do what is right no matter what and to respond with hope and action.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
Reece’s journey exemplifies TikTok’s unique role in shaping modern film culture—where fans become filmmakers, platforms become stages, and creators help rewrite the rules of promotion and storytelling for the next generation.
—Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Michele Kelemen, NPR, 11 July 2025
President Donald Trump is attempting to rewrite the Constitution without amending it, one executive order at a time.
—Philippa Pham Hughes, Time, 11 July 2025
Garcia rewrote his whole sermon, focusing on the call to do what is right no matter what and to respond with hope and action.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
Reece’s journey exemplifies TikTok’s unique role in shaping modern film culture—where fans become filmmakers, platforms become stages, and creators help rewrite the rules of promotion and storytelling for the next generation.
—Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewrite
Verb
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Already, some of the challengers to Mr. Trump's birthright citizenship policy have amended or filed new lawsuits as class-actions.—
Melissa Quinn
July 9,
CBS News,
9 July 2025
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The Act would have amended the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994, a law that amended the Truth in Lending Act of 1968.—
Norbert Michel,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Transcript text may be revised to correct errors or match updates to audio.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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First, funding for small nuclear reactors (SMR) will be revised.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Hays has long served as an advocate for improving the health outcomes of children who are born with rare genetic conditions.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
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As Trump continues shrinking the government, leaving room for the private economy to grow, folks will work, spend, save and invest more, and things will keep improving — including people’s expectations.—
E.J. Antoni,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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Over time, the test was modified so that people could earn some income without losing all their benefits.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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It was modified and approved several times to accommodate community input.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
12 July 2025
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Pivoting quickly to rework a quality control process using a traditional, rigid software solution is almost impossible.—
Ed Jennings,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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In turn, that could trigger a homeowner to purposefully rework the landscape of their property so as to discourage coyotes from using it.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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“Rewrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewrite. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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