rewrite

verb

Definition of rewritenext
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 What happens next could reshape how Americans care for aging pets, and quietly rewrite the playbook for human longevity research. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026 In short, the industry has quietly rewritten a service standard travelers used to take for granted. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 So in 1981 and ’82, the new Reagan administration completely rewrote the antitrust guidelines, the federal guidelines that instruct federal judges and prosecutors, state attorneys generals, everybody. — John E. McDonough, STAT, 16 Oct. 2026 From that point forward, everything was rewritten with her performance in mind. — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rewrite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewrite
  1. amend
  2. revise
  3. improve
  4. modify
  5. rework
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  • The original proposal included employers of all sizes, but the Board of Health amended the policy to exempt small businesses.
    — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In 1990, Congress considered amending the CAA so that the EPA could substitute itself and take control of citizen suits over alleged violations.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of amend
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  • And Commissioner Kelly Martinez Semrad wants to know why UCF was allowed to revise and resubmit its proposal (apparently after the task force had completed its work) when other groups that had been rejected were not given the same opportunity.
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The team revised Rotta’s face and coloring to bring him closer to Jabba while refining his muscular physique.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of revise
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  • The performance of hydrocarbons must be considered as part of a wider system that is simultaneously scaling clean electricity input and improving efficiency across the value chain.
    — H.E. Dr Abdulla Saif Al Jarwan, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In comparison, 58% say state and local governments improve their lives, while 56% say the same of businesses and 77% of charitable and advocacy groups.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of improve
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  • Depending on the script, an attacker could potentially steal information, modify files or install additional software.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The new generation of therapeutic peptides is chemically modified to resist breakdown in the gastrointestinal tract, where traditional peptide drugs degrade before they can be absorbed.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of modify
Verb
  • The two sides reworked Norvell’s deal in December 2024 after the Seminoles finished 2-10 in the program’s worst season in 50 years.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • One started out as a house song and was then reworked as a band track.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of rework

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“Rewrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewrite. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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