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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The moment was edited out of subsequent airings of the show, making the viral clip the first time some became aware of what had transpired in that moment.
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Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
As the complaint circulated, Busfield was dropped by his agency and edited out of an upcoming film, according to Deadline.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
The step is especially suited to minimalist interiors, allowing designers to identify exactly what pieces serve the room and which can be edited out.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
He was edited out of a scene in the AJLT finale as a result of the allegations.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
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Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
As the complaint circulated, Busfield was dropped by his agency and edited out of an upcoming film, according to Deadline.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
The step is especially suited to minimalist interiors, allowing designers to identify exactly what pieces serve the room and which can be edited out.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
He was edited out of a scene in the AJLT finale as a result of the allegations.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
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 4 Feb. 2026.
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