as in edits
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 censors
Shame on any educational institution that censors speech condemning it.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
In 2019, the state passed a law that censors me from saying certain things to my clients.
—Megan Schrader, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
In 2019, the state passed a law that censors me from saying certain things to my clients.
—Megan Schrader, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for censors
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Those edits and cuts make all of the songs, including this one, more powerful and direct.—
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
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Hutchinson compiles and edits letters to the editor for the Opinion pages in addition to her role on the board.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
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Because the 49ers abd Rams play on the NFL’s first Thursday Night Football game, that shortens Kittle’s runway.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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Clearing out clogs helps the machine run more efficiently, reduces wear and tear, and shortens drying times.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Google continually deletes apps from Play Store.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Disney deletes all biometric numerical values within 30 days, except in cases where the data must be maintained for legal or fraud-prevention purposes.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Bryde launders her sink skirt without any other items in the washing machine, sans softener.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
4 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, each generation of the Horsemen bands together to take down Rosamund Pike’s Veronika Vanderberg, who launders money for arms dealers through her South African diamond company.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Nov. 2025
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Doctors and patients have long criticized prior authorizations, in which an insurer reviews a request before letting doctors or other medical providers bill for health care services or prescriptions.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Freedom 250 has its own employees, but the foundation provides federal funds and the park service approves the events and reviews their budgets, according to the website.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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“Censors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/censors. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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