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
The reaction within Paramount was enthusiastic, and Scorsese began casting while rewriting the script.
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Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
The former Iowa Hawkeyes star shattered scoring records in college, transformed women's basketball into a national phenomenon and has continued rewriting the WNBA record book since arriving in 2024.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Instead of rewriting requests or moving between tools, users can evaluate responses across models and choose the output that fits best.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 30 May 2026
Big Tech is right that AI is rewriting the developer profession.
—Rob Collie, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Crocodiles win by rewriting the rules of battle and forcing prey into an environment where those adaptations fail catastrophically.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The bacteria are essentially rewriting the chemistry of the milk one molecule at a time.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
Vegas has found new life under interim head coach John Tortorella, while Mitch Marner is putting together a Conn Smythe-worthy performance and completely rewriting his postseason narrative.
—Adam Gretz, New York Times, 20 May 2026
Simien is also an evangelist for rewriting negative perceptions about Memphis by highlighting its vibrant musical present.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
The former Iowa Hawkeyes star shattered scoring records in college, transformed women's basketball into a national phenomenon and has continued rewriting the WNBA record book since arriving in 2024.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Instead of rewriting requests or moving between tools, users can evaluate responses across models and choose the output that fits best.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 30 May 2026
Big Tech is right that AI is rewriting the developer profession.
—Rob Collie, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Crocodiles win by rewriting the rules of battle and forcing prey into an environment where those adaptations fail catastrophically.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The bacteria are essentially rewriting the chemistry of the milk one molecule at a time.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
Vegas has found new life under interim head coach John Tortorella, while Mitch Marner is putting together a Conn Smythe-worthy performance and completely rewriting his postseason narrative.
—Adam Gretz, New York Times, 20 May 2026
Simien is also an evangelist for rewriting negative perceptions about Memphis by highlighting its vibrant musical present.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewriting
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Still, Sinner’s Wimbledon coup spooked Grand Slam organizers into amending their rulebook.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
24 May 2026
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Overland Park is looking at amending its policies to streamline certain housing projects or open up the possibility to develop accessory dwelling units or duplexes in areas that have been historically single-family neighborhoods.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
Verb
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As Variety previously reported, FIFA had initially sought $100 million for broadcast rights covering the 2026 and 2030 tournaments before revising its ask to approximately $60 million; India’s largest platform JioStar had tabled $20 million, and Sony had withdrawn from the process.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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Topline Airline stocks tumbled Monday as the industry continues to feel pressure from increasing jet fuel prices due to the Iran war, with JetBlue falling as much as 9% earlier after revising its second quarter outlook.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Companies across sectors continue to adopt AI tools in hopes of improving efficiency, reducing costs, and accelerating innovation.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Multi-generational engagement and transparency Technology is also improving communication between family members, executives and external advisers.—
Paul Westall,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Lipa’s interpretation captures that same spirit, reworking the silhouette for a new generation with a distinctly contemporary appeal.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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The current plan preserves the retail center while significantly reworking it, Fink said.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Analysts today describe an institution constrained by shortages of fuel and spare parts and increasingly dependent on domestic improvisation — modifying, repurposing and cannibalizing older systems to keep them operational.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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Optimizing the post-booking phase isn't simply a matter of applying new technology or modifying the retailing strategy.—
Juan Pablo Lafosse,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Which teams are surprising, which are underperforming, and which are one do-over away from changing their fate.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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That stat best illustrates how times are changing in the NIL and revenue-share era.—
Jeff Sentell,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Treatments range from Chinese-inspired, correcting the flow of qi within the body, to Ayurvedic, rooted in India’s most ancient healing science.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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But pay close attention to the difference between how a reputable news organization acknowledges its mistakes—namely, by transparently correcting them—and how Trump or Musk reacts to being called out for getting something wrong.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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“Rewriting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewriting. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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