copyedited

verb

past tense of copyedit
as in read

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for copyedited
  1. read
  2. edited
  3. polished
  4. revised
  5. subbed
  6. annotated
  7. perfected
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
  • The following is Johnson’s own words, lightly edited and shortened for clarity.
    — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Fourteen genes found in modern gray wolves were edited to match specific extinct traits.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of edited
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
  • The gentle curves feel whimsical enough for a playroom yet polished enough for the living room.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026
Definition of polished
Verb
  • Moderna subsequently revised its application to seek full vaccine approval for adults aged 50 to 64 and accelerated approval for adults aged 65 and older.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of revised
Verb
  • 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
  • Just like your coach in middle school would do if a player turned the ball over in practice, Mafah was subbed out.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
Definition of subbed
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  • Videos of manufacturing procedures can be recorded, annotated and archived by AI.
    — SK Gupta, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • The set includes 25 hours of interviews, documentaries, and behind-the-scenes materials; deluxe packaging with rare photographs and new illustrations, plus artwork and documents annotated by Kubrick himself.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 22 June 2026
Definition of annotated
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
  • Dick Edmonston, who died last winter, taught me that Leslie perfected the art of the chocolate chip cookie.
    — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026
Definition of perfected
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