REVISING Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

revising

verb

present participle of revise

as in modifying

to make different in some way with the snow, we'll need to revise our travel plans

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as in editing

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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Recent Examples of revising Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy is revising downward its GDP growth forecast in 2026 due to the impact of Russian attacks, which have restricted exports, especially grain through Black Sea ports. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 Vedder was revising lyrics, and also trying to get the vocal takes up to his standards, which were already quite high. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026 Prosecutors this week unveiled a new indictment against the man accused of igniting last year’s deadly fire in the Palisades, nixing one of the three original charges and revising the other two after a mistrial in federal court this summer. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 When medications are unavailable because of shortages or become unaffordable because of coverage changes, practices are left managing patient frustration, identifying alternatives, and revising treatment plans. — Jeffrey Millstein, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026 The Consumer Healthcare Products Association warned of potential consequences of revising GRAS for dietary supplements and over-the-counter medicines. — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 But classes, workshops, books and experience have taught me practical approaches to developing outlines, deepening character arcs or revising scenes. — Rajani Larocca, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026 The anniversary coincided with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ’s government revising the country’s defense policy to further bolster the military’s offensive capability. — Mari Yamaguchi, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026 Consider revising your study schedule this afternoon, because clean structure frees your keen attention to shine. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

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That permit, called a tenant improvement permit, is required for modifying or renovating the interior space of a commercial property and allowed the company to convert the former church into a crematory.

— Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Algorithms already select information, rank information, recommend information, personalize information and can participate in modifying what human beings see, believe, buy, discuss or pay attention to.

— Hamilton Mann, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of modifying

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The shift toward cost-efficiency in this round of the AI race is also linked to changing decision-makers within enterprises.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The Charlotte City Council spoke with urgency in July about changing local laws so police could more easily crack down on teen takeovers.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of changing

Verb

At the same time, Dempsey, one of Lee's business partners, was reading about the neighborhood, too.

— April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Gray is central to the investment calls Blackstone makes, and spends his weekends reading memos on potential deals in preparation for his weekly investment committee meetings.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of reading

Verb

Rather than reworking dishes every few weeks, the kitchen lets the produce dictate the experience.

— Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Pentagon officials, in other words, need to focus on reworking how the military trains, deploys, and enables AI systems—and not just on engineering or buying them.

— Emelia S. Probasco, Foreign Affairs, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of reworking

Verb

In other words, this is about challenging students to think for themselves before introducing the life-altering capabilities of artificial intelligence into the equation.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Among the casualties are riders who suffered life-altering disabilities, fell into comas and two who died of their injuries.

— Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

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