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
Mike kept rewriting it, especially the ending scene in the bar.
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Adam B. Vary, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
Can anyone knock Swift off her throne, or will The Tortured Poets Department keep rewriting the record books?
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
Slice, who donates monthly to various charities and funds local development initiatives, is rewriting the future of American small businesses through leading digital transformations.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
In 2017, Councilman Wade Kach appointed her to the Baltimore County Charter Commission, which was rewriting the county charter.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 13 Dec. 2024
This is a man who’s made a career of defying the odds, rewriting the script, and doing it all with a wink and a grin.
—Greg Engle, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Welcome to Mima, the concept store rewriting the rules of Parisian retail.
—WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Besides, rumors later emerged that the shoot took over ten days, with most of the time spent on recalibrating equipment and rewriting algorithms by onsite engineers to ensure smooth task execution.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2024
Dad has asked him to pen his memoirs, literally rewriting his history as someone who tried to make a difference instead of destroying things.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Adam B. Vary, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
Can anyone knock Swift off her throne, or will The Tortured Poets Department keep rewriting the record books?
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
Slice, who donates monthly to various charities and funds local development initiatives, is rewriting the future of American small businesses through leading digital transformations.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
In 2017, Councilman Wade Kach appointed her to the Baltimore County Charter Commission, which was rewriting the county charter.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 13 Dec. 2024
This is a man who’s made a career of defying the odds, rewriting the script, and doing it all with a wink and a grin.
—Greg Engle, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Welcome to Mima, the concept store rewriting the rules of Parisian retail.
—WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Besides, rumors later emerged that the shoot took over ten days, with most of the time spent on recalibrating equipment and rewriting algorithms by onsite engineers to ensure smooth task execution.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2024
Dad has asked him to pen his memoirs, literally rewriting his history as someone who tried to make a difference instead of destroying things.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewriting
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Disrupting the flow of taxpayer dollars to the fund would require further amending the city charter.—
Julian Baron,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Dec. 2024
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The funds would come by amending two tax incremental financing districts, with the revenue generated by property taxes from downtown and Historic Third Ward commercial developments.—
Tom Daykin,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Dec. 2024
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Addressing this research gap is critical for developing effective treatments and improving the lives of millions of women.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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But the Jazz are improving at the big-picture issues.—
Tony Jones,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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The channel’s signature move is modifying Lada, primarily a Fiat car adapted for use in Russia.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Dec. 2024
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Candy-makers have responded by shrinking the size of the products, modifying recipes and leaning heavier into non-chocolate offerings.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
15 Dec. 2024
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From its game-changing launch on January 21st, 2025, to its innovative ecosystem, Crouton Jones is proving that trust, creativity, and community are the keys to success.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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With technological advancements, changing consumer behaviors, and emerging trends, the potential for scalable and lucrative businesses have never been greater.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Through training and patience, owners can work on correcting the inappropriate barking behavior.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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The French formulation contains a blend of oils that nourish the hair while correcting its color.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Rewriting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewriting. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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