Synonyms for rewrite
riˈraɪt; ˈriˌraɪtre·write

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1. rewrite, revision, rescriptverb

   something that has been written again

   "the rewrite was much better"

   Synonyms:
   revision, order, edict, fiat, revisal, alteration, revise, rescript, decree

2. rewriteverb

   write differently; alter the writing of

   "The student rewrote his thesis"

3. rewriteverb

   rewrite so as to make fit to suit a new or different purpose

   "re-write a play for use in schools"

Matched Categories

1. • Authorship
   • Write

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1. List of paraphrases for "rewrite":

   write-back, retype, re-write, rewritable, re-type, rewriting, reenter, rerecord, redraft, reformulate, re-record, re-enter, re-written

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1. Doug Denmure:

   And those are her wishes, as far as the future of the dog is concerned. Outsiders don't have the grounds to rewrite the provisions of my client's will and impose what they want.

2. Paul Ryan:

   DACA was an illegal abuse of executive power, and it’s important to reaffirm that the president can not unilaterally rewrite the law, today’s decision puts the ball in Congress ’ court. … A balance between compassion and deterring future illegal immigration can be found.

3. Clifford Villanueva Villalon:

   A biography is like a mini-series with different twists and turns, ups and downs. Others will rewrite it for you when you forget to sign on the last page.

4. John Bursch:

   Neither government agencies nor the courts have authority to rewrite federal law by replacing 'sex' with 'gender identity' - a change with widespread consequences for everyone.

5. Terry Gilliam:

   The rhythms weren't right, it needed a whole other rewrite.