1
as in to revise
to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating
the publisher edited a new version of its best-selling school dictionary
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2
as in to adjust
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
the restaurant chef has edited several of his gourmet dishes for preparation by the home cook
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Recent Examples of edit
The day continued with a session on Final Cut Pro, where attendees learned about editing techniques and how to refine their video content.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 17 May 2025
Shults, who also edited the film, spends a great deal of time cutting back and forth between the two characters.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 16 May 2025
This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
—Rachel Kraus, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
The following interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
—Nick Newman, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
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Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 17 May 2025
Shults, who also edited the film, spends a great deal of time cutting back and forth between the two characters.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 16 May 2025
This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
—Rachel Kraus, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
The following interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
—Nick Newman, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edit
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The Trump administration is greasing the wheels on the transition to autonomous driving by relaxing and revising federal regulations, though risks to the public remain.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2025
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The first demonstration was held in September 2024, and information gained from that was used to revise and expand on the demonstration held Wednesday morning.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2025
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While some tariffs have been paused or adjusted since early April, many remain in effect.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
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The founding team actively reads customer reviews, emails, and support requests to guide product development.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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This issue is a great use case for AI to address by setting up a responder to read and reply using one of a series of templates the customer defines.—
Jeff Catlin,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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But how exactly should an investment strategy adapt as risk tolerance evolves? Risk Tolerance And Age: Emotions And Investing There is no one-size-fits-all strategy based purely on age.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The Prom Queen, meanwhile, is adapted from Stine's 1992 book of the same name, which was the 15th installment in the original Fear Street series.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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The bill now heads to the Senate, where it may be reworked to pass, as several Republicans have already raised concerns about it.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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If a comment attracts significant attention, rework it into a full post later.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Start by pitching relevant podcasts or event organizers with a concise bio and topic ideas tailored to their audience.—
Alexander Storozhuk,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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At the end of the day, every person—and body—is unique, said Moreno, and obesity physicians should tailor the treatment plan to each patient’s needs.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
13 May 2025
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The announcement of his May 7 death, published on Legacy.com by his family May 13, did not cite a cause.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Jessi, 32, and her castmate Layla Taylor also opened up about the split in an article Page Six published May 16.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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The first set was tied 10 times before the Saints finally put it away 25-21 on a Pabarcus kill.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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Some of their suggestions for revamping vaccines would also put Americans at unnecessary risk: Asking certain American jurisdictions to delay childhood vaccinations, or perhaps even skip certain shots, could leave entire communities more vulnerable to disease.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
17 May 2025
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“Edit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edit. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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