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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
Rabin’s lyrics had been standard unrequited-love fare; Anderson rewrote them about a deeper spiritual loneliness and the drive to overcome it, and delivered them in his usual manner, the lightness of his tone somehow amplifying the thundering force of his conviction.
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Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 9 May 2026
Thorne also rewrote Piggy’s last scene, although his fate remains the same.
—Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Both played college basketball, as Clark rewrote the history books during her legendary career, while McCaffery played six seasons.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
In 2019, the network rewrote its long-standing values.
—Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The flood rewrote both the schedule and the agenda.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Last week, the Senate Finance Committee rewrote a House tax bill and replaced it with language that would end the tax breaks sooner for certain data center equipment.
—Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
One bone, properly analyzed, rewrote the ecological history of an entire island.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 9 May 2026
Thorne also rewrote Piggy’s last scene, although his fate remains the same.
—Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Both played college basketball, as Clark rewrote the history books during her legendary career, while McCaffery played six seasons.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
In 2019, the network rewrote its long-standing values.
—Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The flood rewrote both the schedule and the agenda.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Last week, the Senate Finance Committee rewrote a House tax bill and replaced it with language that would end the tax breaks sooner for certain data center equipment.
—Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
One bone, properly analyzed, rewrote the ecological history of an entire island.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewrote
Verb
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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
Verb
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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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The rooms While the furnishings largely remained the same during the renovation work, the fabrics and artistic elements have changed in recent years.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Then again, January 6, 2021, changed everything else.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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