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rewrite verb

• write (something) again so as to alter or improve it.
• "I cobbled together a rough draft and then rewrote it"
Similar: revise, recast, rework, reword, rephrase, redraft, rescript,

rewrite noun

• an instance of rewriting something.
• "he was constantly demanding rewrites, even on the set"

rewrite history

• select or present past events in a way that suits one's particular purposes.
• "they have moved closer to their goal of rewriting history with themselves in the role of hero"

rewrite history

• select or present past events in a way that suits one's particular purposes.
"they have moved closer to their goal of rewriting history with themselves in the role of hero"

rewrite the record books

• (of a sports player or team) break a record or records.
"Australia's victories saw the Wallabies again rewrite the record books"



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