revising

verb

Definition of revisingnext
present participle of revise
1
as in modifying
to make different in some way with the snow, we'll need to revise our travel plans

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2
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 Synonyms for revising
  1. modifying
  2. editing
  3. changing
  4. reading
  5. remodeling
  6. altering
Verb
  • The designation would also prohibit federal agencies from destroying or modifying that habitat.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • However, there are additional surcharges for choosing a seat assignment and modifying reservations.
    Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of modifying
Verb
  • Helpdesk staff will be supported by chatbots that will manage the most routine queries as well as create and maintain knowledge bases, and technical writers will use them to assist with drafting, editing and reviewing documentation.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • One of its apps, DaVinci AI, is advertised as an AI image generator with some photo editing features.
    Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of editing
Verb
  • Sustaining Legacy And Scaling Responsibly As a second-generation entrepreneur, one of my central objectives has been finding ways to uphold these values while adapting and growing in a changing market.
    Mustafa Gandhi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The same care applies to the heritage of any brand, regardless of how much the market is changing.
    Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of changing
Verb
  • Americans are reading fewer books.
    Tor Constantino, MBA, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Subscribe to continue reading this article.
    Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of reading
Verb
  • As the Dodgers officially welcomed their latest gazillionaire pitcher to a remodeling Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, the churning of the bulldozers in the infield was momentarily drowned out by the whining around the baseball world.
    Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
  • This means projects like remodeling your kitchen, adding a new bathroom, or repairing a roof could qualify for the deduction, helping to offset the cost.
    Natalie Campisi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of remodeling
Verb
  • As artificial intelligence increasingly serves as a key driving force in business strategies across all sectors, this shift is altering the labor market, allowing technology workers to explore opportunities beyond their traditional industry.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • These technologies have ripple effects across an organization, altering what employees across numerous functions should be spending their time doing.
    Tomas Gorny, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of altering
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