Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for copyediting
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Keep reading for Pottery Barn open-box finds from the outlet.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026 -
The academics largely described a mix of awe and concern, similar to what legendary investor Howard Marks described after reading a 5,000-word memo prepared for him by Claude.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Both adopt more Google Photos editing tools, such as AI Photo Eraser.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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Remove all oil residue from the nail beds before polishing.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
24 Feb. 2026
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Harsh Chemicals and Abrasive Cleaners Avoid using harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaners when cleaning and polishing wood flooring.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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No pressure, just subbing for one of the world’s most famous women.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Reibe, subbing in after Reed picked up his third foul less than 20 seconds into the second half, scored a pair as the Huskies came out of the break on an 8-2 run and pushed their lead to 14.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Several members of a work group tasked with revising Texas’ standards for social studies asked the State Board of Education on Wednesday to slow that process down to give them more time to deliberate.—
Silas Allen,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The county is in the midst of revising its comprehensive plan with the aid of MKSK Consultants of Columbus, Ohio.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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The shareable e-bike isn’t a new idea, but Tenways comes close to perfecting it with the €1,999 (about $2,365) CGO Compact.—
Thomas Ricker,
The Verge,
28 Feb. 2026
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From droppings-mimicking spiders in Borneo to a tiny gecko tucked under bark in India, these creatures have been quietly perfecting their disguises while science is only now catching up — one DNA barcode, one micro-CT scan at a time.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Copyediting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copyediting. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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