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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
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Jason Bennett, Arkansas Online, 10 May 2026
The rules of the road are being rewritten, and they are being rewritten in Beijing.
—Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 10 May 2026
At its core, the concept suggests that certain equations describing gravity can be mathematically rewritten using equations from particle physics.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
—Sophie Brams, The Hill, 8 May 2026
The joke, dark and biting, was that the Magic couldn’t hit anything; not even in a fictional scenario where history itself was rewritten.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 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
Jason Bennett, Arkansas Online, 10 May 2026
The rules of the road are being rewritten, and they are being rewritten in Beijing.
—Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 10 May 2026
At its core, the concept suggests that certain equations describing gravity can be mathematically rewritten using equations from particle physics.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
—Sophie Brams, The Hill, 8 May 2026
The joke, dark and biting, was that the Magic couldn’t hit anything; not even in a fictional scenario where history itself was rewritten.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 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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Schmidt amended the bill to expand eligibility for a child tax credit to include expecting parents.—
Matthew Kelly
May 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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The information was later amended — Elena-Lopez turned out to be wielding only a bicycle lock — but attorneys said Jones didn’t hear those radio broadcasts due to the chaotic nature of the incident.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Reuters previously reported that North Korea revised its constitution to define its territory as bordering South Korea and remove references to reunification, reflecting Kim’s push to formally treat the two Koreas as separate states.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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The show was extensively revised during a workshop period at the O’Neill Theater Center in Waterford.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The home has also been stylistically reworked.—
David Caraccio
May 9,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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School officials adjusted spending categories and reworked the proposal before bringing it back for another vote.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
6 May 2026
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Joao Pedro has improved in that role throughout the season, but having other physically strong attackers return from injury will be important.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Smartphone cameras have improved dramatically over the past decade, but the moment of capture still remains surprisingly difficult.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Verb
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After review of the 2026 results, the South Atlantic state pilot programs may be modified and renewed.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2026
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It was modified with a carbon dioxide and sheet-metal lining to mimic Martian conditions and protect against potential blade failure.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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