as in edited
to remove objectionable parts from
the producers were told that they would have to censor their movie if they wanted a PG rating
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Recent Examples of censored
The law requires companies to get parental permission for social media and gaming apps and to provide their privacy guidelines, so families know what content would be censored or moderated on their child's profile.
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CBS News,
20 June 2026
The law requires companies to get parental permission for social media and gaming apps and to provide their privacy guidelines so families know what content would be censored or moderated on their child’s profile.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
Your first warning is when local news, embassy alerts, and travel communications become inconsistent or censored, situational awareness is compromised.
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Still, the web will likely remain heavily censored, experts warned; Tehran is reportedly using Chinese hardware to strengthen its censorship capabilities, further proof that Beijing is exporting the technology that powers its cutting-edge firewall.
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semafor.com,
29 May 2026
By July 2025, 1 in 12 foundations had censored themselves by removing DEI language from their websites.
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Christopher Justin Einolf,
The Conversation,
22 May 2026
On the contrary, creators must speak out… the worst thing that could happen would be to remain silent or to be censored.
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Zack Sharf,
Variety,
20 May 2026
Seemingly, Weems hoped the threat of arrest would pressure Bushart into removing the post, but Bushart refused to be censored.
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Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
These accounts on TikTok, Snapchat and Telegram amassed several hundred followers without signs of having been censored.
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Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
CBS News,
20 June 2026
The law requires companies to get parental permission for social media and gaming apps and to provide their privacy guidelines so families know what content would be censored or moderated on their child’s profile.
—
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Your first warning is when local news, embassy alerts, and travel communications become inconsistent or censored, situational awareness is compromised.
—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Still, the web will likely remain heavily censored, experts warned; Tehran is reportedly using Chinese hardware to strengthen its censorship capabilities, further proof that Beijing is exporting the technology that powers its cutting-edge firewall.
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semafor.com,
29 May 2026
By July 2025, 1 in 12 foundations had censored themselves by removing DEI language from their websites.
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Christopher Justin Einolf,
The Conversation,
22 May 2026
On the contrary, creators must speak out… the worst thing that could happen would be to remain silent or to be censored.
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Zack Sharf,
Variety,
20 May 2026
Seemingly, Weems hoped the threat of arrest would pressure Bushart into removing the post, but Bushart refused to be censored.
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Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
These accounts on TikTok, Snapchat and Telegram amassed several hundred followers without signs of having been censored.
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Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for censored
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This interview has been edited and condensed.
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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Nakase has shortened her rotation in the last few weeks, and has shifted to playing more small-ball with players like Kayla Thornton and Janelle Salaün playing more center.
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After dealing with injuries that shortened his strong 2025 campaign, Giants starter Tyler Mahle is starting an MLB game for the first time since late May after straining his left hamstring.
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The Hardys were seemingly deleted by The Righteous in their Wicked Garden match.
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Within 24 hours, Brewster had deleted the post and thrown up an apology.
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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In the more than 30 cases WCCO reviewed, one name appeared across a variety of different cases.
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“Censored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/censored. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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