as in amending
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 rewriting
Simien is also an evangelist for rewriting negative perceptions about Memphis by highlighting its vibrant musical present.
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Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The campaign is rewriting the rules about what is allowed and therefore what is possible.
—Meghan Daum, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Heritage Month, a new wave of authors is rewriting the script.
—Christina Fan, CBS News, 14 May 2026
But the decision has also sparked questions about whether such moves amount to rewriting history.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026
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
Dylan Clark is set to helm a new take on the horror property from a script by Chris Thomas Devlin that the director is rewriting.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
Others are looking for other sources of funding, or rewriting proposals to fit with administration priorities.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 30 Apr. 2026
Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The campaign is rewriting the rules about what is allowed and therefore what is possible.
—Meghan Daum, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Heritage Month, a new wave of authors is rewriting the script.
—Christina Fan, CBS News, 14 May 2026
But the decision has also sparked questions about whether such moves amount to rewriting history.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026
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
Dylan Clark is set to helm a new take on the horror property from a script by Chris Thomas Devlin that the director is rewriting.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
Others are looking for other sources of funding, or rewriting proposals to fit with administration priorities.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewriting
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That vote was meant to be the final part of the multistep process for amending the Virginia constitution.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Proper plant placement and amending soil to ensure adequate drainage are the best way to prevent root rots.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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The same Harvard Business School and Accenture research found that only about a third of organizations involve hiring managers or the people actually doing the job in creating or revising its description.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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In turn, periodically refreshing your job descriptions, updating requirements or revising language can help improve placement and engagement.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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More than a workflow, CD/CR is positioned as a new framework and potentially a new SOC discipline, built around the idea that detection and investigation should function as a single self-improving system.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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In addition to the work on the golf course, which includes improving bunkers and teeing areas as well as re-grassing, Jeffersonville in 2024 completed a new $12 million state-of-the-art clubhouse.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Republicans are reworking the language but may be forced to strip it over a lack of support from rank-and-file members.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
20 May 2026
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Rather than reworking the demo, the singer became fixated on faithfully reproducing its phrasing and emotional tone.—
Mike Wass,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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Those included adding desks or modifying office space to make more efficient use of workplaces; shifting the location of employees’ workstations based on surplus office space; and working with California’s Department of General Services to potentially use additional space in Sacramento.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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And SpaceX is modifying three pads in the Cape Canaveral area — Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center and Launch Complex 37-A and 37-B at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station — to accommodate Starship launches.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
13 May 2026
Verb
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On most bikes, changing classes requires a trip to a phone application or diving through menus that require you to pull over.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Artificial intelligence seeping into classrooms and industries, junior roles becoming more competitive and the rising cost of a diploma are changing the equation.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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Where quantum computing and machine learning are already being combined most helpfully, Ekert argues, is in physicists’ use of classical AI to design quantum error-correcting codes and better quantum hardware.—
Zeeya Merali,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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As a professional proofreader, Fuyuko (Yukino Kishii) spends her days and nights finding and correcting mistakes.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
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“Rewriting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewriting. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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