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 rewrote
The Agency for Health Care Administration’s general counsel rewrote a settlement draft to include a donation to the foundation and sent it to the agency’s then-secretary, Jason Weida.
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Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
And so Strong, who created TV series including Empire and Dopesick, rewrote the book to musical which follows two chess grandmasters, one American and one Soviet, during a chess tournament in the midst of the Cold War, and amid a love triangle.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Mendelson couldn't be more excited for a new audience to learn about the legend who rewrote Hollywood's rules, captivated crowds and devoted her platform to the AIDS crisis.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Yet that went awry during the football game, as Lawrence Academy rewrote the script and won 28-6 on the road.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
The law rewrote the statute of limitations for childhood abuse victims to pursue legal claims against alleged perpetrators.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
But rather than drop its lawsuit in the spring, Kairoi rewrote it.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
But 2024 rewrote the weather record book.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Aaron Judge rewrote the New York Yankees’ record books against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday afternoon.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
And so Strong, who created TV series including Empire and Dopesick, rewrote the book to musical which follows two chess grandmasters, one American and one Soviet, during a chess tournament in the midst of the Cold War, and amid a love triangle.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Mendelson couldn't be more excited for a new audience to learn about the legend who rewrote Hollywood's rules, captivated crowds and devoted her platform to the AIDS crisis.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Yet that went awry during the football game, as Lawrence Academy rewrote the script and won 28-6 on the road.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
The law rewrote the statute of limitations for childhood abuse victims to pursue legal claims against alleged perpetrators.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
But rather than drop its lawsuit in the spring, Kairoi rewrote it.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
But 2024 rewrote the weather record book.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Aaron Judge rewrote the New York Yankees’ record books against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday afternoon.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewrote
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Eventually, the Strategic Air Command amended the system to include a unique enable code that transmitted to the launch crew from a higher authority.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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And after that, the bills could still be deferred and subsequently amended indefinitely on their final reading since they’re related to zoning.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Nov. 2025
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But according to a memo sent to state SNAP agencies by USDA Deputy Under Secretary Patrick Penn on Wednesday, this figure has now been revised to 65 percent.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Thompson revised his position Wednesday to asking for a total of about $3,100 more, because reimbursements for the families’ expenses for hotels and travel to Boise do not qualify.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Art Library concept in Rosewood São Paolo, for instance, is being reworked as a retail platform for local craft.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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The kitchen has been completely reworked with Sub-Zero and Viking appliances, a wine cellar, an ice maker, and a breakfast nook that feels more townhouse than co-op.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The pro-union, NYCHA-founding leader who fought Tammany Hall and improved New York City’s public infrastructure proves there’s precedent for big social change in this town.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Postsurgery, nearly 80% of them improved their performance on the eye chart by 20 letters, and 84% of them could read letters, numbers, and words at home.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Over time, from edition to edition, the aesthetic of its illustrations changed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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This loss had to be especially tough for the Jayhawks, considering a controversial holding call on KU changed the momentum of the game.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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