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as in modifying
to make different in some way
with the snow, we'll need to revise our travel plans
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as in editing
to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating
revise the article and add more up-to-date information so we can reprint it
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Recent Examples of revising
American scientists weren't done revising our entire picture of the cosmos, however.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 July 2026
Protections should not depend on teenagers accurately identifying themselves, parents reviewing every interaction, or lawmakers revising statutes at the same pace companies update their models.
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Ryan McBain,
STAT,
2 July 2026
Every writer knows the temptation to keep revising a text indefinitely, as well as the experience of rereading a book long after it has been published.
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Literary Hub,
1 July 2026
The City Council suggested revising the request down to two new employees, using funds from the levy, as a starting point.
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Rose Evans
june 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 June 2026
Other recommendations include increasing penalties for buildings that have to be demolished for neglect, revising zoning laws to encourage renovation over new construction and establishing annual workshops to teach people how to landmark their property.
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Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Grow Customer Volume Many leaders focus on cutting operational costs, reducing leakage and revising vendor relationships.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Steiner has called for Congress to help by revising laws to let USPS borrow more money and reform its retirement plans.
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Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
24 June 2026
The afternoon could involve writing a feature, fact-checking details, and revising several thousand words before filing a draft.
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Sascha Brodsky,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 July 2026
Protections should not depend on teenagers accurately identifying themselves, parents reviewing every interaction, or lawmakers revising statutes at the same pace companies update their models.
—
Ryan McBain,
STAT,
2 July 2026
Every writer knows the temptation to keep revising a text indefinitely, as well as the experience of rereading a book long after it has been published.
—
Literary Hub,
1 July 2026
The City Council suggested revising the request down to two new employees, using funds from the levy, as a starting point.
—
Rose Evans
june 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 June 2026
Other recommendations include increasing penalties for buildings that have to be demolished for neglect, revising zoning laws to encourage renovation over new construction and establishing annual workshops to teach people how to landmark their property.
—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Grow Customer Volume Many leaders focus on cutting operational costs, reducing leakage and revising vendor relationships.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Steiner has called for Congress to help by revising laws to let USPS borrow more money and reform its retirement plans.
—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
24 June 2026
The afternoon could involve writing a feature, fact-checking details, and revising several thousand words before filing a draft.
—
Sascha Brodsky,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revising
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The report’s authors recommend modifying the fence sections so that there is a large animal jump at least every 1,000 feet, along with ground openings for small mammals every 500 feet.
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The companies are also modifying the electrical characteristics of the devices in other ways.
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Sometimes those editing swings make sense, like incorporating more social-media posts and group chats, but other times the stylistic choices simply perplex.
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Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process.
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The reason is that the administration has shrunk the requirements for reports of immunization from states, changing the reports from mandated to voluntary.
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One is mainly about efficiency, while the other is about changing outcomes.
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Emotional intelligence, vital for navigating interpersonal dynamics and fostering resilience, is built by managing conflicts and reading people.
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That's the reason why people are still reading Austen, and so drawn to Austen today.
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Work ranged from repairing the roof and updating the heating and ventilation systems to remodeling the community workspaces and adding new study pods.
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During the transition period, all YMCA programs will continue while the church fundraises and plans remodeling.
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The redesign also tackled some of the home’s quirkier elements, including low ceilings and uneven floors, while reworking the layout for modern living.
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Call it a Sporty Spice revival—fashion insiders are reworking them into a key seasonal staple.
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Pulling the data off a hard drive or USB drive without altering files or metadata like timestamps also takes skill, Ries says.
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Artificial intelligence is fundamentally altering America's economic geography, enabling businesses to operate globally while reducing reliance on traditional urban hubs.
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“Revising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revising. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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