as in amended
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 rewritten
The joke, dark and biting, was that the Magic couldn’t hit anything; not even in a fictional scenario where history itself was rewritten.
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
—Arkansas Online, 4 May 2026
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 4 May 2026
Because in the ever-evolving world of fashion, where rules are continually rewritten, the combination of sneakers and dresses presents a perfect fusion of comfort and style that is truly timeless.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
The limits of human endurance are still being rewritten.
—Emmanuel Igunza, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
Yet Southpaw has rewritten the script.
—Stephen Wunker, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
—Arkansas Online, 4 May 2026
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 4 May 2026
Because in the ever-evolving world of fashion, where rules are continually rewritten, the combination of sneakers and dresses presents a perfect fusion of comfort and style that is truly timeless.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
The limits of human endurance are still being rewritten.
—Emmanuel Igunza, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
Yet Southpaw has rewritten the script.
—Stephen Wunker, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewritten
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In 2022, the New York legislature amended the mayoral control law to implement one-year terms, so that mayors could not remove appointees for breaking with their directives.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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But the referendum’s language was never formally amended to reflect that belief.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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The show has had its book revised.—
Mark Phillips,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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In a recent interview with the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Project Tango’s project manager detailed how plans have been revised for the multibillion-dollar center.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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This resulted in 22 days of additional shooting and the ending being reworked, pushing the film’s release date from April 2025 to April 2026.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
3 May 2026
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The kitchen has been reworked with stainless-steel appliances and a natural quartzite breakfast bar, but the personality is most concentrated in the bedrooms.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
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As a senior, the new-and-improved Maloney earned first-team All-Dade honors, leading the 2015 Explorers to a 13-2 record and the Class 8A state semifinals.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ukraine’s offensive capabilities have also improved, with the Defense Ministry saying Tuesday that the country’s forces have more than doubled the range of their deep-strike capabilities since Russia’s February 2022 invasion.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The property was originally approved in 2015 for 41 units and was modified in 2016 to 55 one-bedroom residential units with 79 parking spaces.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Chair Yoga is a type of yoga that is modified to allow participants to perform all exercises seated.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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“Rewritten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewritten. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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