revise
verb (used with object)
to amend or alter.
revising
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present participleof revise.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Ukraine's embassy in Nepal said Friday it was aware of 62 of its citizens with whom contact had been lost, revising its earlier numbers upwards by six.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
Head Start should keep revising how it operates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
An ICE spokesperson did not respond to questions but said the agency consulted with a variety of stakeholders, including facility operators, while revising its standards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
"I've started revising properly and putting much more effort into my education because I know it's the route to my future."
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
In his head he was revising the letter to Kiowa’s father.
From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien
