copyediting

verb

present participle of copyedit
as in reading

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for copyediting
  1. reading
  2. editing
  3. polishing
  4. subbing
  5. revising
  6. perfecting
Verb
  • The third step, Taborn said, involves going into the field with investigators and reading the energy of the environment.
    — Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Cozy up in a reading nook complete with a brass floor lamp that casts a warm glow, or give your bedside a functional upgrade with this mid-century nightstand.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of reading
Verb
  • Bennett recommends choosing a clear purpose for the area and editing accordingly, like a small bistro table with two chairs or a simple sofa with room to breathe.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026
  • This is also the first film for which Vaz has ceded editing responsibilities.
    — Dylan Adamson, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of editing
Verb
  • For many job seekers, writing another version of a resume or polishing a LinkedIn profile isn't the hard part.
    — Zulekha Nathoo, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Under this law, employers are required to take steps to protect workers, such as providing protective respirators and using water to suppress dust, when employees are cutting, grinding or polishing slabs.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of polishing
Verb
  • Messi returned to his native Argentina over the weekend, missing Miami's 2-1 loss to Monterrey on Saturday, but was dressed and on the bench before subbing in for Daniel Pinter at the start of the second half.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of subbing
Verb
  • Prosecutors this week unveiled a new indictment against the man accused of igniting last year’s deadly fire in the Palisades, nixing one of the three original charges and revising the other two after a mistrial in federal court this summer.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • When medications are unavailable because of shortages or become unaffordable because of coverage changes, practices are left managing patient frustration, identifying alternatives, and revising treatment plans.
    — Jeffrey Millstein, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of revising
Verb
  • Whitey’s Jolly Kone has spent decades perfecting every menu item and the proof is in the flavor.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The key to perfecting these looks was incorporating just one unique silhouette, color, or pattern into the outfit.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of perfecting
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“Copyediting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copyediting. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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