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as in to modify
to make different in some way
with the snow, we'll need to revise our travel plans
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2
as in to edit
to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating
revise the article and add more up-to-date information so we can reprint it
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as in change
the act, process, or result of making different
that paper needs one more revise, and then I think it's ready to turn in
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Recent Examples of revise
Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
States could also revise telemedicine laws, which sometimes bar out-of-state providers from treating patients remotely.
—Lucy Tu, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
Dallas News, 3 May 2022
Released in 1927, the Al Jolson classic launched the era of talkies, an epic transformation requiring studios to remodel stages for sound, revise set protocols for cast and crew and reassess what sort of material worked best with the new technology.
—Jordan Riefe, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2022
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Verb
The new lineup’s first action was revising Town Council bylaw 4.1, stating the council will consist of seven to 12 members, so a quorum (the number required to vote on an action) could be met with four to seven members present.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
States could also revise telemedicine laws, which sometimes bar out-of-state providers from treating patients remotely.
—Lucy Tu, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
Noun
Justices horse trade and revise for months on major cases, though they’re not known for flipping sides.
—Dallas News, 3 May 2022
Released in 1927, the Al Jolson classic launched the era of talkies, an epic transformation requiring studios to remodel stages for sound, revise set protocols for cast and crew and reassess what sort of material worked best with the new technology.
—Jordan Riefe, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revise
Verb
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Over time, the test was modified so that people could earn some income without losing all their benefits.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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In July 2022, Citizens’ Board of Governors approved allowing the company to modify its policies with a rider that gave Citizens or its policyholders the right to request arbitration by DOAH.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
Verb
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This edition of Forbes Daily was edited by Sarah Whitmire.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Williams also brought in massive changes to its technical staff, that are improving the team's aerodynamic capabilities.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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After Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett announced from the court’s mahogany bench last month that lower court judges had gone too far in pausing President Donald Trump’s changes to birthright citizenship, the court’s liberals got their turn.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Unemployment had altered her idea of what qualified as a life.—
Nora Lange,
New Yorker,
10 July 2025
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These alter the taste of your coffee and can even cause your machine to break down.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Pivoting quickly to rework a quality control process using a traditional, rigid software solution is almost impossible.—
Ed Jennings,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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In turn, that could trigger a homeowner to purposefully rework the landscape of their property so as to discourage coyotes from using it.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The property may include a preservation easement — a voluntary legal arrangement between a property owner and a qualified organization to protect the home from alteration or demolition.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Some players might need mechanical tweaks, others might need an alteration to their game plan against a certain pitcher.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The 12,000-square-foot church was constructed in the early 1900s and remodeled by Denver architect William Muchow, Goldblatt said.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
4 July 2025
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Cars and more cars Many of the cars that finished first at the Indy 500 are arranged like debutantes lit by soft spotlights beneath the new mezzanine and on the lower level — the museum's once-exclusive basement that has been remodeled and is now included with general admission.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Explore the differences between blanco, reposado, and añejo, learn about the traditional distillation process, and discover what makes a truly exceptional pour.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Whether your July itinerary entails manning the grill during a backyard barbecue, walking the coast of your local beach, or wandering cobblestone streets abroad, the right pair of comfortable shoes can make a world of difference.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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“Revise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revise. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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