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
Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
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Ella McCarthy, Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
The next era of workplace innovation is here—and the old playbook is being rewritten.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Weekend Update The Weekend Updates desk jokes are fine to good, especially considering some of them were rewritten under duress.
—Rima Parikh, Vulture, 1 Mar. 2026
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 21 Feb. 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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
—arkansasonline.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Yet Southpaw has rewritten the script.
—Stephen Wunker, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Ella McCarthy, Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
The next era of workplace innovation is here—and the old playbook is being rewritten.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Weekend Update The Weekend Updates desk jokes are fine to good, especially considering some of them were rewritten under duress.
—Rima Parikh, Vulture, 1 Mar. 2026
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 21 Feb. 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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
—arkansasonline.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Yet Southpaw has rewritten the script.
—Stephen Wunker, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewritten
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According to the website, states may exempt themselves from observing daylight saving time by state law in accordance with the Uniform Time Act, as amended.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Mar. 2026
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Since then, the city has amended its encampment cleanup protocols, including the introduction of tent checks using thermal imaging technology and a more judicious use of heavy machinery.—
Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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The January and December figures were revised downward, with December swinging to a loss of 17,000 jobs.—
Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, Solo Brands conducted a credit agreement restructuring that revised Solo Brands’ capital structure with a $90 million revolving facility, a new $240 million term loan, pay-downs of outstanding amounts and an extended maturity to June 30, 2028.—
Mark Curriden,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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In 2020, the organization reworked its nomination process and expanded membership to underrepresented groups in an effort to amend these critiques, but has continued to face backlash.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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Among the artists who reworked the songs were Justice, Soulwax, Basement Jaxx, Erol Alkan, and the Juan Maclean.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Bruins improved to 20-10 overall and 12-7 in the Big Ten with one regular season game remaining, Saturday at crosstown rival USC.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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More than 80% of respondents said their household situation has not improved in early 2026 compared with last year.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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OpenAI’s contract points to existing laws and Department of Defense policies, but those policies could be modified in the future.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Gardner Nichols, an engineer at Rivian who modified his personal first-gen quad-motor R1T and ran up the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in 2023 and set a record with no factory involvement.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Rewritten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewritten. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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