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
After a stint on the final season of the Ted Danson’s post-Cheers CBS sitcom Becker, the team rewrote the original script for what became the Disney Channel phenomenon Hannah Montana, starring Miley Cyrus, and co-executive produced the pilot along with creator Michael Poryes.
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
Markets are shifting, traditional business models are being rewritten, and the rise of AI is changing everything for us.
—Thinus Ferreira, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
In the process, Kaprizov successfully rewrote the record books, passing former star winger Marian Gaborik for the most goals in franchise history.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
—Ella McCarthy, Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
Markets are shifting, traditional business models are being rewritten, and the rise of AI is changing everything for us.
—Thinus Ferreira, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
In the process, Kaprizov successfully rewrote the record books, passing former star winger Marian Gaborik for the most goals in franchise history.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
—Ella McCarthy, Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewrite
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But whether House leaders will accept the changes, amend the Senate bill or go to conference over the differing versions remains to be seen.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Florida House amended Senate Bill 484 to allow government officials to sign nondisclosure agreements with data center companies.—
Emily L. Mahoney,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Army Corps is revising the cost estimate, port officials say.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, Solo Brands conducted a credit agreement restructuring that revised Solo Brands’ capital structure with a $90 million revolving facility, a new $240 million term loan, pay-downs of outstanding amounts and an extended maturity to June 30, 2028.—
Mark Curriden,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Approach improves transparency and trust in autonomous systems Similar to the flight data recorders used in aircraft, the system continuously logs information about the drone’s performance.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Any efforts to improve your living space may need to be run by other people, like a roommate or landlord.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Starbucks’ new rewards system kicked in on Tuesday, March 10, modifying the way its app users earn freebies.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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The current stadium layout has bleacher sections (bench seating) but those are being modified to include seat backs, while video boards and wi-fi infrastructure are being improved.—
Dean Jones,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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What began as a love for reworking vintage jewelry soon turned from a side hustle into a career.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
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At the very least, any multi-year contract should be able to be voided or reworked by teams.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Rewrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewrite. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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