rewrites

verb

present tense third-person singular of rewrite
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 Like Tara’s death for Willow, Connor’s disappearance rewrites the laws of morality for Angel. — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026 Washington rewrites its wildfire rules In Spokane, dry conditions and extreme weather set the stage for the explosive wildfires in August. — Lauren Sommer, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026 The professionals who continue to grow are those who remain adaptable, curious and committed to learning—even as artificial intelligence transforms industries and rewrites job descriptions. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The Neo rewrites the budget-laptop playbook, with a higher-end build, a more advanced screen, longer battery life, and faster speeds than many laptops in its price range. — Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 17 June 2026 Energy markets don’t stop at state lines, so when one state rewrites the rules for major producers, every state feels it at the pump and on the power bill. — Yaël Ossowski, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026 Every generation eventually rewrites George Washington, which tells you less about Washington than about the country doing the rewriting. — Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 30 May 2026 Seeing women throw shoulders in the paint, pick up yellow cards and soon, carve up the ice, fundamentally rewrites the mythology of sports for everyone — male, female and everyone in between in the Bay. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 19 May 2026 The decision, issued at a FIFA Council meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia, rewrites a long-standing rule that required FIFA to recognize a national team through the country’s own soccer federation. — Max Feliu, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewrites
  1. amends
  2. revises
  3. reworks
  4. changes
  5. improves
  6. modifies
Verb
  • Then, as homes are sold, responsibility passes to an HOA board that interprets, enforces and sometimes amends the rules.
    — Daniel Kramer, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The San Marcos City Council, on June 16, adopted a new ordinance that amends its zoning rules to effectively ban data center development in the city, citing concerns about the strain these projects would place on local water and energy resources.
    — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of amends
Verb
  • Effective July 29, Maine significantly revises its workplace substance use testing framework.
    — Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Golden Gate revises the design system to reduce the distractions that should never have been present in the first place.
    — Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 13 July 2026
Definition of revises
Verb
  • New this year is the Paddock Building, which reworks the saddling area with new dining and social spaces overlooking the Saddling Paddock and Stakes Winner's Circle, worth a look even on a day without racing.
    — Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Snooz reworks that moment so the treat aligns with the goal of actually falling asleep afterward.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Definition of reworks
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  • Cowboy boots, micro-minis, oversized hats, and platform sandals have all had their moments, but one thing never changes—Saint-Tropez is not a one-outfit kind of place, even for the most committed minimalist.
    — Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • That perspective also changes how leaders think about their teams.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of changes
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  • Over long periods, markets reach new highs because businesses grow earnings, productivity improves, dividends increase, innovation continues and the economy expands.
    — Steve Booren, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Dallas improves to 3-2-2 on the road against Austin and leads the overall series 9-2-3 with a plus-nine goal differential.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of improves
Verb
  • So the team fed AlphaFold versions of a target DNA sequence, along with a guide RNA, the Cas9 sequence, and an enzyme that chemically modifies bases and can stick to Cas9.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026
  • For example, Texas angler Dustin Grice modifies his spinnerbaits by adding chartreuse and white willow-leaf blades with a matching chartreuse/white skirt.
    — David A. Brown, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026
Definition of modifies

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