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
In 2019, the state passed a law that censors me from saying certain things to my clients.
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Megan Schrader, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Megan Schrader, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for censors
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Villain edits unsettle their shows’ storylines by bringing conflict and crisis, typically in ways that are melodramatic and thus immediately legible to viewers.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2026
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Board approves Bluebonnet Learning curriculum edits Also during Wednesday’s meeting, the board voted 8-6 to give preliminary approval to more than 4,200 changes to the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum materials for reading and math.—
Silas Allen,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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This reduces part count and shortens production timelines.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Feb. 2026
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Senate Bill 1 also shortens the timeframe for Medicaid eligibility redeterminations, and requires the Secretary of Family and Social Services to transmit certain information to the federal government to prevent multiple state Medicaid enrollments.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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His amendment to the bill deletes any mention of breaching the dam, although that action would remain an option for a new 19-member advisory board, made up of state officials and local residents, to consider, Brodeur said.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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Before performing a factory reset, back up important photos, contacts and files, as this process permanently deletes everything stored on the device.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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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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The state’s Codes and Standards Committee, which reviews changes to building and fire codes, negotiated with local fire officials and approved a measure late last year that would allow single stairs for buildings of up to four stories.—
CT Mirror,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
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The governor reviews all of the legislation and has seven days to sign or veto a bill.—
Kaitlin Lange,
IndyStar,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Censors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/censors. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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