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 write in reply
2
: 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
: 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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Ray Hanley, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Daniel Moore, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024
His quick report card for President Trump: success in clinching the Abraham Accords that normalized relations between Israel and a number of Arab countries, and success with a modest rewrite and update of the North American trade deal, then called NAFTA.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
—Ray Hanley, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
The bipartisan legislation passed in June sets in motion a major rewrite of the commission's procedures to expedite licensing of advanced reactors and hire new staff.
—Daniel Moore, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024
His quick report card for President Trump: success in clinching the Abraham Accords that normalized relations between Israel and a number of Arab countries, and success with a modest rewrite and update of the North American trade deal, then called NAFTA.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Rewrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rewrite. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
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