as in amends
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 rewrites
The article unintentionally rewrites the sequence of events and obscures who actually pushed this conversation forward.
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Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
And this bill rewrites the rules for those union elections.
—Jim Defede, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
The discovery of the Banded Dragonfish rewrites part of what scientists know about dragonfish diversity in the Southern Ocean.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
The website rewrites the history of the day, describing the pro-Trump marchers as orderly and spirited while accusing Capitol Police of deliberately escalating tensions with their response.
—ABC News, 11 Jan. 2026
Biohacking rewrites the interface between biology and technology, with humanity at the center.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
This discovery rewrites the rulebook for life in extreme environments.
—New Atlas, 16 Nov. 2025
Now, a research team from China and Singapore has built an organic polymer battery that rewrites those limits, achieving record voltage and longevity without sacrificing sustainability.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Swift rewrites the forsaken lover's fate through her own lens.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
And this bill rewrites the rules for those union elections.
—Jim Defede, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
The discovery of the Banded Dragonfish rewrites part of what scientists know about dragonfish diversity in the Southern Ocean.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
The website rewrites the history of the day, describing the pro-Trump marchers as orderly and spirited while accusing Capitol Police of deliberately escalating tensions with their response.
—ABC News, 11 Jan. 2026
Biohacking rewrites the interface between biology and technology, with humanity at the center.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
This discovery rewrites the rulebook for life in extreme environments.
—New Atlas, 16 Nov. 2025
Now, a research team from China and Singapore has built an organic polymer battery that rewrites those limits, achieving record voltage and longevity without sacrificing sustainability.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Swift rewrites the forsaken lover's fate through her own lens.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewrites
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The bill amends dozens of sections of Iowa code by striking references to townships and township trustees and replacing them with counties and county supervisors.—
Nick El Hajj,
Des Moines Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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The bill amends the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act and the Medical Cannabis Regulation Act, harmonizes tax and enforcement provisions, and clarifies how cannabis will be treated across state codes.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The bill also imposes new penalties on foreign interference with elections and revises the list of valid photo ID required at the polls or when voting-by-mail for the first time.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The rule also revises the way lead amounts are measured, which could significantly expand the number of communities found violating the rules.—
Michael Phillis,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Dries Van Noten reworks classic tailoring with cropped cuts and embroidery, giving tailored separates a fresh perspective.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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At least one bill Beshear vetoed earlier this session — House Bill 314, which reworks the KentuckyWired board and gives the governor significantly less appointee power — has already been overridden.—
Lucas Aulbach,
Louisville Courier Journal,
13 Mar. 2026
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That changes things up for Diabate.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Mar. 2026
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As Berenger’s prissy friend Gene, the character who transforms the most during the course of the play, Phillip Taratula changes in both body and soul.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Defringe option in Affinity improves matters, but the software doesn't have an eyedropper to hone in on the offending shade of magenta.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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But there isn’t evidence that adding B12 directly to tirzepatide injection is safe or improves weight loss outcomes.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Imagine someone takes a real photo of a tense political event and modifies only a small portion of it.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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But as our perceptions of Clark shift with various revelations, Bateman masterfully modifies his bearing from blandly sinister to sweetly sincere and back again.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2026
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