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
If travelers could alter even minor details of the past, the cascading consequences would either rewrite the present or eliminate the traveler's own existence — the infamous grandfather paradox.
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Dete Meserve, Space.com, 29 May 2025
The Trump administration’s tariffs, particularly those on apparel and accessories from Asia, are rewriting the math behind Macy’s bottom line.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 28 May 2025
Instead of using the same message repeatedly, scammers now rely on AI to rewrite the threat in dozens of ways.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2025
Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
—Becca Martin-Brown, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
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Dete Meserve, Space.com, 29 May 2025
The Trump administration’s tariffs, particularly those on apparel and accessories from Asia, are rewriting the math behind Macy’s bottom line.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 28 May 2025
Instead of using the same message repeatedly, scammers now rely on AI to rewrite the threat in dozens of ways.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2025
Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
—Becca Martin-Brown, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewrite
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Last month, the Ohio Ballot Board signed off on the proposal to amend the Ohio constitution to abolish property taxes, giving official permission to Citizens for Property Tax Reform to start gathering signatures supporting the measure's appearance on the November ballot.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Gregory Davis, public information officer for the city of Ocala, told ABC News the city's council will be voting on Tuesday to amend the ordinance.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
3 June 2025
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Payroll job growth was slightly better than expected at 139,000, but the previous two months were revised lower.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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In 2018, Germany committed to boosting its standing forces to 203,000 by 2025 — a target date that was later revised to 2031.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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The lateral stretching of toe spread exercises can help improve your flexibility and motor control, protect against bunion pain and increase foot stability, Tenforde says.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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Conditions are not expected to significantly improve anytime soon.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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The order not only modifies key elements of Biden’s January 2025 framework but also signals a broader realignment of federal cybersecurity priorities.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The ship—manned by both military and civilian personnel—has been modified to enhance its communications and self-defense capabilities.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The early alert gave the company time to intervene, rework the agent’s schedule, and keep a key team member.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Could the defense be reworked if an upgrade comes along?—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Rewrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewrite. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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