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
The women took turns recounting the big screen moments that helped shape their careers, their courage and their drive to rewrite the rules of the industry.
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Cynthia Reason, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
Now Congress has to rewrite the U.S. tax code in a bunch of ways.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
In a time when globalization and fast fashion dominate the apparel industry, one New England manufacturer is rewriting the script.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
Chicago is home to another dance company rewriting the rules of dance through a very different, yet equally forward-looking, model — Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
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Cynthia Reason, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
Now Congress has to rewrite the U.S. tax code in a bunch of ways.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
In a time when globalization and fast fashion dominate the apparel industry, one New England manufacturer is rewriting the script.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
Chicago is home to another dance company rewriting the rules of dance through a very different, yet equally forward-looking, model — Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewrite
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To move forward with that plan, the county would need to amend the agreement and provide gap financing for the project.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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So instead, the Democrat from Queens has introduced a resolution to amend the state constitution.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
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The company also updated its guidance, revising its adjusted EBITDA range upwards by $5 million on the back and front ends.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Aug. 2025
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Trump didn’t like the fact that the BLS revised downward its jobs reports for April and May.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
5 Aug. 2025
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This method is proving to be an effective way to improve the audience’s relationship with the brand and the real-world impact of marketing dollars.—
Stacey Stratton,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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This can significantly improve efficiency and reduce errors, making the 15-minute breaks a worthwhile investment in long-term productivity.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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Security frameworks built for predictable, human-centric workflows are ill-equipped to handle agents that operate at machine speed, modify APIs and move sensitive data independently.—
Victor Dey,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Traffic calming uses physical designs to modify driver behavior, such as speeding.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Also reworked is the exhaust system with a repositioned catalytic converter, which, as a result, fits a more compact muffler.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Aug. 2025
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When items from the previous season are unsold, they are reworked into newer pieces.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Rewrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewrite. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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