revises 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of revise
1
as in modifies
to make different in some way with the snow, we'll need to revise our travel plans

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as in edits
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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revises

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noun

plural of revise
as in changes
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 revises
Verb
The work also revises some degradation mechanisms described in earlier scientific literature, which the researchers said had relied largely on assumptions rather than experimental evidence. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 They were not built for a group that invents its own vocabulary, drafts its own security protocols, and revises its own history when the record becomes inconvenient. — Michael Morris, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 Effective July 29, Maine significantly revises its workplace substance use testing framework. — Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Golden Gate revises the design system to reduce the distractions that should never have been present in the first place. — Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 13 July 2026 Pressing for clearer answers For months, frustration among stakeholders has centered on numbers that keep shifting as the district revises its budget projections. — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026 The ordinance, unanimously adopted by the City Council on March 17, clamps down on height exceptions for residential buildings and revises the process for considering high-volume drive-thru restaurants, to allow for more council oversight. — Rose Evans april 12, Idaho Statesman, 12 Apr. 2026 The bill also imposes new penalties on foreign interference with elections and revises the list of valid photo ID required at the polls or when voting-by-mail for the first time. — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026 The rule also revises the way lead amounts are measured, which could significantly expand the number of communities found violating the rules. — Michael Phillis, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revises
  1. modifies
  2. edits
  3. changes
  4. alters
  5. reworks
  6. alterations
  7. remodels
  8. reads
Verb
  • When transitioning from hard flooring to rugs or carpets, the system automatically adjusts suction levels and modifies its brush roll behavior to maximize particle pickup while preventing hair entanglements around the main rollers.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
  • In anticipation of the court ruling, a law passed by the Illinois General Assembly in June modifies the state residency requirement that applies to students without permanent legal status.
    — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of modifies
Verb
  • In her new role, Jenner will continue overseeing Fwrd’s digital creative direction, including designer selections, monthly trend edits and major marketing campaigns.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Lauren Swift writes, edits, and produces multimedia content for Kelley Blue Book and Autotrader.
    — Lauren Swift, AJC.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of edits
Noun
  • The electronic shelf labels make frequent changes easier but don't necessarily lead to higher prices during periods of strong demand.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • After the rocky start, Saturday night seemed to be going smoother, with a new ticket system and other changes.
    — Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of changes
Verb
  • Joshi and other doctors are calling for additional training to help surgeons understand how AI alters facial images, its anatomical limitations and its potential psychological effects on patients.
    — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026
  • But each translation error sends a correction signal backward through the network that slightly alters the weights that produced it.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of alters
Verb
  • Previously announced under the title Shaolin Women’s Soccer, the Hong Kong-China co-production reworks the original film’s martial-arts-meets-scrappy-sports-team premise around an all-female squad of underdogs.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
  • First previewed during Paris Men’s Fashion Week in June, the new collection reworks the ProGrid Triumph 4, ProGrid V2, 586i, Endorphin Azura and Endorphin Elite 3.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of reworks
Noun
  • Recently, the Griffin MSI also announced plans for alterations to the North Portico where the main entrance has always been, in the form of a welcome hall.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The hotel continues to honor the building's textile history, offering guests an alterations service provided by the professionals at Santa Eulalia, the most prestigious tailors in Barcelona.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of alterations
Verb
  • Retinol also remodels and thickens that deeper layer of skin.
    — Sherri Gordon, HEALTH, 31 Aug. 2026
  • More than just structural support For decades, scientists have known that bone provides support, stores minerals and continuously remodels itself.
    — Priya Bhardwaj, The Conversation, 22 June 2026
Definition of remodels
Verb
  • This reads far more like a moat-protection play than an existential-risk warning.
    — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • An agent reads a ticket, retrieves a document, queries a database, calls a tool, maybe hands off to a second agent, and only then responds.
    — Osman Koc, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
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“Revises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revises. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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