as in amending
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 rewriting
But some CEOs are rewriting norms of the corporate world, leading billion- and trillion-dollar companies on their own terms.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Filmed over thirteen years, Crocodile follows their homemade film collective as creativity becomes a lifeline and a bold act of rewriting their futures.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Now, Xi has shifted his focus from boosting China’s global standing to rewriting how the world works.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
My happy era is rewriting everything.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
If both cross the finish line, the Emmys will be rewriting a piece of its own history.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
And there are countless others balancing hospital shifts, therapy schedules, sleepless nights, and advocacy — quietly rewriting what family, work, and resilience look like.
—Dr. Joseph D'orazio, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Whether that means rewriting a love ballad in a couple of days or suiting up in a onesie for a press event on the other side of the world, the commitment never wavers.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
The team had brought on an old compatriot from EA as well as some AI specialists who were rewriting all of Proxi’s code.
—Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Filmed over thirteen years, Crocodile follows their homemade film collective as creativity becomes a lifeline and a bold act of rewriting their futures.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Now, Xi has shifted his focus from boosting China’s global standing to rewriting how the world works.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
My happy era is rewriting everything.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
If both cross the finish line, the Emmys will be rewriting a piece of its own history.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
And there are countless others balancing hospital shifts, therapy schedules, sleepless nights, and advocacy — quietly rewriting what family, work, and resilience look like.
—Dr. Joseph D'orazio, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Whether that means rewriting a love ballad in a couple of days or suiting up in a onesie for a press event on the other side of the world, the commitment never wavers.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
The team had brought on an old compatriot from EA as well as some AI specialists who were rewriting all of Proxi’s code.
—Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewriting
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Last week, Spanberger signed legislation entering Virginia into the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC), an initiative that aims to fundamentally change the way the United States elects presidents without amending the Constitution.—
Jason Willick,
Washington Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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But a county judge released Guzman on her own recognizance, a week later amending the conditions of her release to include a 24/7 GPS monitor.—
Selina Guevara,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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Nearly 100 hours spent revising more than 350 pages of city zoning code.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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In North Carolina, which is also seeing a surge of data centers, the largest utility is revising its long-term plans to delay the retirement of coal plants and to build more natural gas plants.—
Jessica Hill,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The demonstration of fast-improving robotic speed and autonomy comes as China’s tech industry is rapidly scaling up mass production of humanoid robots to explore possible uses in the real world.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
20 Apr. 2026
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There is little evidence that gelatin supplements are useful for managing diarrhea, improving joint pain, or improving bone health.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
20 Apr. 2026
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California hit back hard by reworking its districts to flip five GOP seats in the deep-blue Golden State.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Lyra Pramuk has announced an EP reworking songs from last year’s Hymnal.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
16 Apr. 2026
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The brothers originally developed SafeWrap for hospitals and psychiatric patients, later modifying it for law enforcement's use of force encounters nationwide.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The liberals on the County Board of Supervisors are floating the idea of modifying its policy on reserves so as to make a substantial portion of this money available for ongoing operational expenses.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The size and speed limits are real, but so is the production and the knack for momentum-changing plays.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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But that may be changing, Tunnel artists and local art world figures say.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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Arigato Sushi passed a reinspection on Saturday, April 11, after correcting the vermin issue.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Thankfully, Chicago’s City Council has an opportunity to take a meaningful step toward correcting these long-standing inequities.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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