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
Agassi and Andy Roddick both took home a Grand Slam in 2003, but the United States has come up empty-handed ever since.
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have since taken over the sport, rewriting the history books in the process.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
The microscopic gene-editors zeroed in on one of Muldoon's mutations so tiny molecular scissors could perform a kind of genetic surgery — literally rewriting his genetic code to fix his defect.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 15 May 2025
But now, artists like Tems are rewriting that narrative while still honoring those who preceded them.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 14 May 2025
Early on, Trump initiated the process of rewriting regulations that promote EVs, and froze the federal funding for many chargers.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 1 May 2025
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
The microscopic gene-editors zeroed in on one of Muldoon's mutations so tiny molecular scissors could perform a kind of genetic surgery — literally rewriting his genetic code to fix his defect.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 15 May 2025
But now, artists like Tems are rewriting that narrative while still honoring those who preceded them.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 14 May 2025
Early on, Trump initiated the process of rewriting regulations that promote EVs, and froze the federal funding for many chargers.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 1 May 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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The first demonstration was held in September 2024, and information gained from that was used to revise and expand on the demonstration held Wednesday morning.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2025
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The Trump administration is greasing the wheels on the transition to autonomous driving by relaxing and revising federal regulations, though risks to the public remain.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2025
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The program seeks to tackle the issue through nutrition, physical activity, cutting back on medications and improving food and drug quality and safety.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Remember The best way to improve any social skill is by practice.—
Seraphina Seow,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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After that, Newsom has 120 days to either to approve the pardon, modify it or deny it.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Since then, Microsoft has continued to modify the software's design in bits and pieces, both for individual apps and for foundational UI elements like the Taskbar, system tray, and Windows Explorer.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 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 22 May. 2025.
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