re·write
(ˌ)rē-ˈrīt 
rewrote
(ˌ)rē-ˈrōt
; rewritten
(ˌ)rē-ˈri-tᵊn
; rewriting
(ˌ)rē-ˈrī-tiŋ
; rewritten
(ˌ)rē-ˈri-tᵊn
; rewriting
(ˌ)rē-ˈrī-tiŋ
1
: to make a revision of (something, such as a story) : cause to be revised: such as
a
: to put (contributed material) into form for publication
b
: to alter (previously published material) for use in another publication
2
: to write in reply
: to revise something previously written
rewriter
noun
1
: a piece of writing (such as a news story) constructed by rewriting
2
: an act or instance of rewriting
Examples of rewrite in a Sentence
Verb
The teacher asked him to rewrite the essay.
I had to rewrite the computer program.
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Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
The 41-year-old British racing star has spent nearly two decades rewriting the Formula 1 record books, winning seven world championships—tying Michael Schumacher—and becoming one of the sport’s most recognizable and highest-paid figures.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
Chris Devlin wrote the original screenplay, with a current rewrite by Clark.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The Saudi Fashion Commission is rewriting this narrative, positioning Saudi Arabia at the intersection of ancient faith and cutting-edge innovation through the Sustainable Ihram Initiative.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
The 41-year-old British racing star has spent nearly two decades rewriting the Formula 1 record books, winning seven world championships—tying Michael Schumacher—and becoming one of the sport’s most recognizable and highest-paid figures.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Noun
Below, during a spoiler conversation with THR, Robbins also discusses his rewrites once Theron signed on, as well as the story behind the film’s memorable beef jerky.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
Chris Devlin wrote the original screenplay, with a current rewrite by Clark.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Rewrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rewrite. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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