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 Verge noticed that Google's AI rewrote the headline on PCMag's story about the FCC foreign drone ban to suggest that the agency had reversed its ban.
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Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
In December, a Missouri appeals court rewrote the language that Republican Secretary of State Denny Hoskins had crafted for the measure.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
One bone, properly analyzed, rewrote the ecological history of an entire island.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
After a stint on the final season of the Ted Danson’s post-Cheers CBS sitcom Becker, the team rewrote the original script for what became the Disney Channel phenomenon Hannah Montana, starring Miley Cyrus, and co-executive produced the pilot along with creator Michael Poryes.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
In the process, Kaprizov successfully rewrote the record books, passing former star winger Marian Gaborik for the most goals in franchise history.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
Over the next 11 seasons, Jurgensen rewrote the team’s record books.
—Barry Wilner, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2026
Over the next 11 seasons, Jurgensen rewrote the team's record books.
—CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Tom Cruise rewrote the rules of movie stardom.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
In December, a Missouri appeals court rewrote the language that Republican Secretary of State Denny Hoskins had crafted for the measure.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
One bone, properly analyzed, rewrote the ecological history of an entire island.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
After a stint on the final season of the Ted Danson’s post-Cheers CBS sitcom Becker, the team rewrote the original script for what became the Disney Channel phenomenon Hannah Montana, starring Miley Cyrus, and co-executive produced the pilot along with creator Michael Poryes.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
In the process, Kaprizov successfully rewrote the record books, passing former star winger Marian Gaborik for the most goals in franchise history.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
Over the next 11 seasons, Jurgensen rewrote the team’s record books.
—Barry Wilner, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2026
Over the next 11 seasons, Jurgensen rewrote the team's record books.
—CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Tom Cruise rewrote the rules of movie stardom.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewrote
Verb
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Early in the law’s history, Congress amended it to include an exemption.—
Dan Salas,
The Conversation,
28 Mar. 2026
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Parts of the ballot language backing a tax on second homes in San Diego are misleading and must be amended, a judge ruled Thursday.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Then-Councilmember Raul Peralez helped hold the deal together as construction deadlines loomed, the development changed hands and plans were revised.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The measure could be revised within 90 days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Burden of Justice was created by Jens Lapidus, a criminal defense attorney turned writer and showrunner, best known for his crime novel Snabba Cash (Easy Money), adapted as a film trilogy starring Joel Kinnaman and later reworked by Lapidus himself into a two-season Netflix series.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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Growth hormones and genes that respond to stress were reworked, some lost, others boosted.—
David George Haskell,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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Conditions in Kauai have improved significantly, but authorities encourage people to exercise caution near streams and low-lying areas as grounds remain saturated.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
24 Mar. 2026
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The technology has improved significantly over the years and continues to evolve rapidly.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One of the poets inspired by Browne is Dave Bengtson, who says Browne changed his life and became a good friend.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
31 Mar. 2026
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But the political landscape has changed, thanks to a redistricting shakeup that created a deep blue district anchored by Salt Lake City.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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