Synonyms of rewrite

rewrite

verb

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.

Related Words

• amend
• revise
• improve
• modify
• rework
• change
• correct
• adjust
• rectify
• reform
• redraft
• remedy
• redraw
• shorten
• fix
• right
• restyle
• cut
• debug
• redress
• better
• alter
• emend
• repair
• blue-pencil
• ameliorate
• red-pencil
• perfect
• polish
• regulate
• modulate
• touch up
• mend

Dissimilar Words

• hurt
• impair
• damage
• harm
• spoil
• injure
• mar
• aggravate
• worsen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rewrite

With shoppers increasingly turning to AI tools for instant, conversational recommendations, the traditional e-commerce playbook is being rewritten. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Content creator Josh Lora, also known as @tellthebees, posted on TikTok that people are trying to rewrite the reality of professionalism to their liking—and that those who bring coffee into an interview won’t get the job. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026

The reforms center on breaking veto-heavy decision deadlocks, bringing poorer economies into global supply chains, cracking down on unfair state subsidies and rewriting outdated 20th-century trade rules. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Competing with YouTube Still, Bajaria isn't interested in completely rewriting the rulebook. — Alex Sherman, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026