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
Verb
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By intent of the Founders, amending the Constitution is an arduous process.—
Nolan Finley,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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However, the process of amending the Constitution is intentionally difficult, aimed at ensuring broad support for changes and limiting alterations to foundational laws.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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An improving picture in Europe — particularly in light of a drive to reform fiscal policies and incentivize EU defense spending — was also playing into some rotation within equity markets, McGarrity said.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
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The firm says investor sentiment is improving around the utility company.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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With many of the orders are the subject of legal challenges, with courts modifying or even striking them down, VanderBroek said the situation is changing daily.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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The keyboard includes Shift keys, a Shift Lock key, a key for modifying characters with accents and other diacritical marks, and buttons to change the font, font size, and font type (bold, outline, italic, and more).—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In a conversation with Newsweek, Goldsmith discussed the role of emerging machine-learning tools and automation in the workplace and new ways of approaching recruiting, talent strategy, and productivity in today's fast-changing times.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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This is pretty game-changing for consumers, and just the start of what Alexa+ will do.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 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 21 Apr. 2025.
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