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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Lee Coleman, an attorney for Moore’s family, said the complaint could be amended once further details become available, and that defendants could be added.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s commentary, and some of his changes to the STB since his return to the Oval Office, have suggested that the board’s regulatory framework could be amended to make for more merger-friendly conditions.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The current program, launched on January 5, charges drivers a daily fee, initially $15 and later revised to $9 for most cars, for entering Manhattan south of 61st Street during peak hours.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Other income guidance was also revised higher to about $500 million, up from about $250 million previously, due to higher-than-anticipated royalties and licensing income, as well as favorable interest income.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 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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The team also changed the development rinse process to trap polymers at the air-liquid interface.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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It's been years since Democratic voter Lea Ash felt hopeful about a politician, but that changed recently.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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