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
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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Plant in well-draining soil amended with organic matter, and give them enough water so the top few inches of soil remain moist.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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More than a dozen are rumored to be on his shortlist for axing, after several more were voluntarily killed or amended to avoid the gallows.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The Commanders revised their defense and will now operate in Jones’ system, which could look quite similar to Brian Flores’ defense with the Minnesota Vikings.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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There has been backlash from some families in the district who want to know why the plan was revised.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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Farmer noted that the labels are typically reworked periodically, and that the most recent efforts on this front had begun in 2022.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 May 2026
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Bandana motifs—pulled from Los Angeles’ street culture—are reworked across denim and shirts.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The mismatch between workers and available jobs—a key barometer of labor market stress—has actually improved since that moment, falling below its pre-pandemic level.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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The Canadiens haven’t lost consecutive games since mid-March, and improved their playoff record to 6-0 following a loss.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Soon after leaving school, the organization Fighting Words changed that for me.—
Via Riverhead,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Cynteria’s killing — and the girl’s history of abuse — changed how child welfare workers track runaway children.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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