copyedit

verb

as in to read

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for copyedit
  1. read
  2. edit
  3. polish
  4. revise
  5. redraft
  6. reedit
  7. perfect
  8. sub
Verb
  • And her diary entries about her parenting stresses and postpartum issues were read aloud in court.
    — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Ours can start as one page of a contract, on the least interesting sheet in the agreement, the one nobody reads aloud.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of read
Verb
  • Instead of wiping firmware, an adversary nudges a setpoint, edits a protection parameter, distorts a sensor feed—or shows the operator a calm screen while the equipment tears itself apart.
    — Julian Durand, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The film was shot in Los Angeles at locations throughout the city and features music by Isaac Middleton, costume design by Jennifer DeRosa, editing by Amir Mosallaie, production design by Charles LaGola, and cinematography by Luke Dyra.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of edit
Verb
  • This matching set from Amazon does exactly that, featuring a flattering high neckline and breezy cropped pants that are polished enough to wear straight from the airport to your destination.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
  • While a classic button-down shirt is always timeless, a peplum top offers the same wearability with a waist-defining silhouette that instantly polishes any bottom they’re paired with.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of polish
Verb
  • The software controlling the car’s adaptive suspension, stability control, and even the electronic differential has been revised to enable a sharper feel.
    — Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026
  • During the call, founder and CEO Elon Musk disclosed that the company’s internal revenue projections had been revised upward since the June IPO.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of revise
Verb
  • The South African Reserve Bank will also redraft risk scenarios in the wake of the war.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The House and Senate will redraft Healey’s spending blueprint and debate their own versions, typically in April and May.
    — Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Definition of redraft
Verb
  • Kinski, now 65, has urged Wenders to reedit the film.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 June 2026
  • What all sides can agree upon, though, is that after the dismissal of the MBC studio-executive regime demanding changes, Wyatt returned to complete production and reedit the film.
    — Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
Definition of reedit
Verb
  • Having perfected their formula over the course of 13 years and 25 movies, Marvel Studios decided to change things up and do their version of a DC superhero story.
    — EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Extrait’s recipe took months to perfect, and Kurkdjian’s team of chemists experimented with different maturation schedules to produce the final result.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of perfect
Verb
  • But when the Red Sox came out on defense in the bottom of the third Nick Sogard took Contreras’ place at first base, with Anthony Seigler subbing in at second base.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The other was that on the last play of the scrimmage, when the team subbed in 6-year-old Asher Harvey, a Make-a-Wish kid who promptly took a handoff from Young and scored on the practice’s final play.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of sub
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“Copyedit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copyedit. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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