copyediting

present participle of copyedit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for copyediting
Verb
  • Kelce's vows were equally long, bringing the vow reading alone to well over half an hour.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • Keep reading to find out what makes this outdoor kitchen worthy of adding to your space.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • Organizing an exhibition is more like editing an anthology than writing a novel.
    Lonnie G. Bunch III, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026
  • Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process.
    Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Parker Kitternan was busy at the console of the church's pipe organ, polishing his musical tribute for the weekend.
    Joe Holden, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • The deceptively roomy, buttery-smooth leather style features a convertible crossbody strap, metal feet, interior pockets, and an outfit-polishing silhouette.
    Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • Nicolás Paz, who made his World Cup debut subbing in for Messi late in the 3-0 win over Algeria in the opener, made his first start in his spot this time.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 June 2026
  • That included one that came seconds after subbing into the game midway through the fourth quarter.
    Annie Costabile, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • American scientists weren't done revising our entire picture of the cosmos, however.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2026
  • Protections should not depend on teenagers accurately identifying themselves, parents reviewing every interaction, or lawmakers revising statutes at the same pace companies update their models.
    Ryan McBain, STAT, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • SpaceX has enormous business ambitions, including data centers in space and perfecting its rocket launch capabilities.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • Everyone here drinks the wellness kool-aid—from Lululemon yogis perfecting their headstands to tree huggers taking beekeeping classes.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026
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“Copyediting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copyediting. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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