as in to amend
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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Despite his hardships and playing for his fifth team in eight seasons, Darnold, 28, finally has a chance to rewrite his narrative by helping the Seahawks win their second Super Bowl this Sunday against the Patriots.
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Over the next 11 seasons, Jurgensen rewrote the team’s record books.
—Barry Wilner, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2026
The follow-up email had the tone of robotic obfuscation that any decent editor would have rewritten.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
Over the past decade, lawmakers have made efforts to rewrite the state’s 30-year-old education funding formula, but have not agreed upon a way to do it.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Over the next 11 seasons, Jurgensen rewrote the team’s record books.
—Barry Wilner, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2026
The follow-up email had the tone of robotic obfuscation that any decent editor would have rewritten.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
Over the past decade, lawmakers have made efforts to rewrite the state’s 30-year-old education funding formula, but have not agreed upon a way to do it.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
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The appeals court sent the case back to the lower court to amend the 2024 ruling.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Mexico has amended its constitution to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes and vapes.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
5 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, Mohan emphasized Western Digital’s revised long-term growth targets.—
TipRanks,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Transcript text may be revised to correct errors or match updates to audio.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2026
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Maye’s numbers improved somewhat in the second half but not nearly enough to prevent the Seahawks from claiming a 29-13 victory.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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However, the ability to choose an educational environment that truly fits our child has not only improved their academic performance, but also their overall happiness and outlook on life.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Widespread uncertainty is impacting travelers to Cuba following ongoing fuel shortages there, forcing both domestic and international airlines to cancel or modify flight plans.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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Owners can take their car to the dealership to get the rear door switch circuits modified for free, NHTSA stated.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Like the original, the animation is CGI while the original characterization has been reworked.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
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His 2026 cap number ($78 million) is massive, and the Chiefs have repeatedly reworked his deal over the years.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Rewrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewrite. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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