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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Recent Examples of rewrite
Blake Lively offered to rewrite some parts of the script including the famous rooftop scene.
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 29 Jan. 2025
While working on the film, Lively insisted on rewriting the rooftop scene.
—Tracy Wright, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
Goose has already demonstrated impressive capabilities, such as rewriting entire platforms in different coding languages.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
Rasa, a legal company offering services in Arizona and Utah and specializing in record clearance, is rewriting the narrative.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 29 Jan. 2025
While working on the film, Lively insisted on rewriting the rooftop scene.
—Tracy Wright, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
Goose has already demonstrated impressive capabilities, such as rewriting entire platforms in different coding languages.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
Rasa, a legal company offering services in Arizona and Utah and specializing in record clearance, is rewriting the narrative.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewrite
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The president could not revoke the birthright citizenship clause entirely, as amending the Constitution to remove the clause would require votes by at least two-thirds of both chambers of Congress, plus approval by at least three-quarters of the states.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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But the Apple worker suing, Zainab Bori, will have a chance to amend her claim that she was fired as retaliation for filing a discrimination complaint.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
22 Jan. 2025
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The person said Perplexity’s proposal was revised based off of feedback from the Trump administration.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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In 2016, the federation revised those voluntary guidelines, increasing the minimum distance to 1,000 feet.—
Ames Alexander,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
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Vitamin D supplements may improve joint pain in people with vitamin D deficiency.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
26 Jan. 2025
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Cooper Flagg scored 24 points, grabbed seven rebounds and dished out six assists playing 39 of 40 minutes in the Duke Blue Devils’ 63-56 victory over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Saturday. Duke, the No. 2 team in the nation, improved to 17-2 and 9-0 against ACC opponents.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Here are the materials and steps for staking citrus trees with a three-stake system, but which can be modified to suit your specific tree and growing conditions.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
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This requirement will force health care providers to either significantly modify their services or seek alternative funding sources, potentially creating gaps in essential health services in vulnerable communities.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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After Musk weighed in against a spending deal late last year, spurring Republicans to rework their bill, Democrats warned that an unelected billionaire was essentially acting like the president.—
Jess Bidgood,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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But other companies also use Red 3 to color a wide variety of products, from drinks to vegetarian meats, and will be forced to rework their recipes.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Rewrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewrite. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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