edit out
phrasal verb
edited out; editing out; edits out
: to remove (something, such as an unwanted word or scene) while preparing something to be seen, used, published, etc.
They edited out the scene.
Write freely. You can always edit things out later.
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Achieve a minimal, natural Christmas table look by editing out elements and sticking to a tight theme.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025
According to the transcript, there was more to this part of the conversation that was edited out of the video.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Though Sora videos feature a moving watermark identifying them as AI creations, some experts say it could be edited out with some effort.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
But the first time around, producers relied on deceptive camera angles and some CGI to edit out her pregnancy belly.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025
According to the transcript, there was more to this part of the conversation that was edited out of the video.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Though Sora videos feature a moving watermark identifying them as AI creations, some experts say it could be edited out with some effort.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
But the first time around, producers relied on deceptive camera angles and some CGI to edit out her pregnancy belly.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for edit out
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“Edit out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edit%20out. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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