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
Over the next 11 seasons, Jurgensen rewrote the team’s record books.
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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
The feature’s lead male role was originally written for a white actor, but when Sukku — a very popular Korean actor — expressed interest in the project, Ahn rewrote the character to be a Korean American adoptee.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
It was originally written differently, and then Jacob rewrote that.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
Museveni rewrote Uganda’s constitution to remove presidential term limits, sidelining rivals in a nation with a history of unpeaceful transfers of power.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
That mandatory payment would be far smaller if City Hall heeded the 60% of city voters in 2006 who rewrote the City Charter to authorize outsourcing of many services, only to see the potent money-saving tool mostly be put on the shelf ever since.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
The court rewrote the question that will appear on the ballot in more politically-neutral language.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
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
The feature’s lead male role was originally written for a white actor, but when Sukku — a very popular Korean actor — expressed interest in the project, Ahn rewrote the character to be a Korean American adoptee.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
It was originally written differently, and then Jacob rewrote that.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
Museveni rewrote Uganda’s constitution to remove presidential term limits, sidelining rivals in a nation with a history of unpeaceful transfers of power.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
That mandatory payment would be far smaller if City Hall heeded the 60% of city voters in 2006 who rewrote the City Charter to authorize outsourcing of many services, only to see the potent money-saving tool mostly be put on the shelf ever since.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
The court rewrote the question that will appear on the ballot in more politically-neutral language.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewrote
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According to the website, states may exempt themselves from observing daylight saving time by state law in accordance with the Uniform Time Act, as amended.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Mar. 2026
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Since then, the city has amended its encampment cleanup protocols, including the introduction of tent checks using thermal imaging technology and a more judicious use of heavy machinery.—
Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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The January and December figures were revised downward, with December swinging to a loss of 17,000 jobs.—
Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, Solo Brands conducted a credit agreement restructuring that revised Solo Brands’ capital structure with a $90 million revolving facility, a new $240 million term loan, pay-downs of outstanding amounts and an extended maturity to June 30, 2028.—
Mark Curriden,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Those defensive linemen will get their contracts reworked to create more space so the Cowboys can continue working on fixing their defense.—
Calvin Watkins
Mar. 9,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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On the original side, Ono Ghost Market is a new film inspired by Asian myths about supernatural marketplaces; it was originally developed as a streaming series before being reworked as a feature.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Bruins improved to 20-10 overall and 12-7 in the Big Ten with one regular season game remaining, Saturday at crosstown rival USC.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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More than 80% of respondents said their household situation has not improved in early 2026 compared with last year.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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Republicans changed Medi-Cal eligibility — which includes imposing work requirements on many recipients — in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to an extent the Legislative Analyst’s Office says will kick millions of people off the insurance roles.—
Andrew Graham
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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While student enrollment dropped by about 38,000 over the last ten years, staffing numbers barely changed.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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