rewritten

past participle of rewrite

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of rewritten For years the company has rewritten its own rules, redesigned its products, and even bent to the demands of dictators to preserve market access. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 The proposal comes as Congress continues to debate the Protect College Sports Act, which has been rewritten repeatedly over the past five months. Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026 Trump is doubling down on the pledge at a time when the broader social contract is being rewritten by AI, a technology that is evolving so quickly in its capabilities that governments are struggling over how to provide oversight. ABC News, 23 July 2026 That star Jodi Lyn O’Keefe was originally cast as The Big Bang Theory‘s female lead, who was originally named Katie before being rewritten to the Penny that fans have come to love — and who was ultimately played by Cuoco. Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. Jack W. Hill, Arkansas Online, 15 July 2026 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 12 July 2026 According to the lawsuit, Independence City Clerk Suzanne Holland notified organizers of the beginning of the 10-day re-collection period in a letter dated May 28, but with the date scratched out in pen and rewritten as May 29. Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 But as the labor market is rewritten, education may become one of the most important forms of economic infrastructure. Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewritten
Verb
  • In 1979, Charlotte City Council amended the code to require heating.
    Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026
  • However, in the US, the federal standard for a full-time workweek, 40 hours, has not changed since the Fair Labor Standards Act was amended in 1940.
    Dan Schawbel, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • However, the company revised guidance higher for its full-year outlook, partially boosted by $150 million in tariff refunds received during in the second quarter.
    Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • According to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, the economy created 23,000 jobs in July; figures for May and June were dramatically revised downward.
    David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • If the proportions remind you of a Porsche Cayenne EV, that’s because the two share quite a lot of the same basic engineering, albeit reworked by Bentley to suit its needs.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Inside, Adaptalux reworked battery management so Bluetooth won't drain power faster, and the pod holds its charge longer in storage.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Beijing’s endorsement of DeepSeek and Liang has also helped open doors and improved their access to marquee listings.
    Anniek Bao,Elaine Yu, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Robinson’s ability to set the edge in the run game seems much improved.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The contract was modified again in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021, increasing its value.
    Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Researchers modified its microscopic pores with amine functional groups to control when different ions could enter the electrode.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026

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“Rewritten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewritten. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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