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
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.
—semafor.com, 29 May 2026
By July 2025, 1 in 12 foundations had censored themselves by removing DEI language from their websites.
—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.
—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.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
These accounts on TikTok, Snapchat and Telegram amassed several hundred followers without signs of having been censored.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Images of the enclosure are tightly censored and obscured on digital mapping platforms.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
More than three out of four civics teachers surveyed reported having censored themselves out of fear of pushback or controversy.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
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.
—semafor.com, 29 May 2026
By July 2025, 1 in 12 foundations had censored themselves by removing DEI language from their websites.
—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.
—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.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
These accounts on TikTok, Snapchat and Telegram amassed several hundred followers without signs of having been censored.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Images of the enclosure are tightly censored and obscured on digital mapping platforms.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
More than three out of four civics teachers surveyed reported having censored themselves out of fear of pushback or controversy.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for censored
Verb
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Condensed and edited by Rebecca Kilroy.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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These were insurmountable issues with less than six months to get the special on screen, even if post-production would have been shortened by the absence of an international partner.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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Wisner named the new creation Black Cow Mountain but the local children shortened the name to Black Cow.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The Christ-like image and a video Trump posted depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes were both deleted after backlash.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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And as certain historical incidents such as slavery, were deleted from our schools’ textbooks.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Verb
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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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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Internal submissions from OneAmerica Financial employees are sent weekly via email, reviewed by Osowski, and voted on by the communications team.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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