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
The history of the achievements of the Bauer era was rewritten decades later, long after his passing, when an investigation revealed that Bauer had clouded over his Nazi past.
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Steven Gaydos, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
In those 48 hours, the group rewrote the coaching education curriculum for goalies and developed what would eventually become the American Development Model (ADM) for goaltending.
—Jesse Granger, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
That body became unable to meet as judges’ terms expired, and could no longer issue binding verdicts.
Trade officials in Mr. Trump’s first term discussed whether to rewrite tariff rates, but decided that would be a step too far.
—Keith Bradsher, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
—Wade Brock Special To The Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 9 Feb. 2025
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Steven Gaydos, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
In those 48 hours, the group rewrote the coaching education curriculum for goalies and developed what would eventually become the American Development Model (ADM) for goaltending.
—Jesse Granger, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
That body became unable to meet as judges’ terms expired, and could no longer issue binding verdicts.
Trade officials in Mr. Trump’s first term discussed whether to rewrite tariff rates, but decided that would be a step too far.
—Keith Bradsher, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
—Wade Brock Special To The Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewrite
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The decision did not mean the end of the case, but rather put the onus back on investigators and prosecutors to bring forward new evidence to bolster their charges, or amend the indictment.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2025
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The editors reserve the right to amend any information or remove any listees in light of new information.—
Jane Ho,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The ambitious plan to update and revise Dungeons and Dragons is complete.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Zoom in: Pritzker's own budget office revealed a $3.2 billion deficit for 2026 in November, but the governor's office has since revised that to a $1.7 billion deficit.—
Justin Kaufmann,
Axios,
19 Feb. 2025
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Founded in 1996, ZERO Prostate Cancer has been dedicated to improving and saving lives affected by prostate cancer through advocacy, education, awareness and support.—
Caché McClay,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Overall, 29 aircraft models had a drop in mission capability rates, whereas only 26 improved.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Feb. 2025
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Despite pushback from local police chiefs, Santa Clara County supervisors six years ago did not modify the ICE notification component of the county policy, citing in part the shaky reliability of confirming someone’s immigration status in real-time.—
Robert Salonga,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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With this level of control, Shedd would be able to not only view and modify federal data, but also grant and revoke access to other people.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Bears need a solid weaponry arsenal and which should put him in position to rebound from a disappointing rookie season. ▪ Arizona Cardinals: The Cardinals have an average talent base and more than $75 million in cap space before reworking any deals.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
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Austin Neudecker, Weave Growth YES: California should consider abandoning or completely reworking the high-speed rail project.—
Phillip Molnar,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Rewrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewrite. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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