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
Books Tina Knowles sets the record straight: ‘People have so many misconceptions about my family’
April 22, 2025
What happened next was like a Nora Ephron script rewritten by John Cassavetes.
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Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Legal experts and immigrant advocates condemned the move, calling it a radical attempt to rewrite the Constitution and alter the nation’s fundamental identity.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
Adopt the practice professional writers observe: all writing is rewriting (apocryphally attributed to Ernest Hemingway).
—Jerry Weissman, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
That is why Will Grindle, through Ascend, is quietly rewriting the script.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
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Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Legal experts and immigrant advocates condemned the move, calling it a radical attempt to rewrite the Constitution and alter the nation’s fundamental identity.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
Adopt the practice professional writers observe: all writing is rewriting (apocryphally attributed to Ernest Hemingway).
—Jerry Weissman, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
That is why Will Grindle, through Ascend, is quietly rewriting the script.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewrite
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The campaign to amend the uniform regulations has made headlines across Ireland, whose prime minister has even voiced support for the athletes to have the right to wear shorts.—
Ken Maguire,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Executive guidance and memoranda have said that the policy will be enforced comprehensively and without further delay unless otherwise amended by presidential action.—
Tahar Rajab,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Economists expect that prior 228,000 estimate to be revised down come Friday now that more complete information is available (after all, March’s report included a downward revision of 48,000 jobs to January and February combined).—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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All applicants are sent the reviewers’ comments, and those not receiving funding may revise their proposal and resubmit.—
Brady Thomas West,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
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He’s had to be patient this season while training under Stanley, a new coach who wanted to improve Dezeurn’s stride.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Get regular exercise: Walking and swimming are effective ways to help improve your vascular (vein) health.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
2 May 2025
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Dupont then modified its spin plan in January, deciding to keep water with the remaining company assets and only spin off electronics.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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The high-tech speed machine, which was modified by Karl-Heinz Feustel, is the only example of its kind.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2025
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Seven of New Haven’s 20 varsity programs played in NCAA Tournaments this year, including football, which will need a couple of seasons to rework its schedules before joining the NEC.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
10 May 2025
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Archetypal masculine garments were reworked into a sensual personalized silhouette.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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“Rewrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewrite. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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