Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for copyediting
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Policymakers and lawmakers are worried that AI reading emotions and trying to gauge mental states is an endangerment to the public.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026 -
School Board member Adam Cervera, who has been particularly critical of Ajayi, posted a scathing response on social media after reading the tax collector’s news release.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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The nanoparticle package also provides a guide RNA that directs the base-editing protein to make a specific base change and nick in a specific gene.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
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Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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Another highlight of my visit was experiencing Bastien's Manicure, an in-spa collaboration with nail-care specialists Bastien Gonzalez, which pairs meticulous cuticle work and a thorough massage with a natural nail-polishing technique that eliminates the need for nail polish entirely.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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There’s the difficulty of sintering and polishing the ceramic, and then there’s maintaining the purity of the look.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Nothing more frustrating than a key player subbing out and now the backup who ends up playing the most critical minutes in overtime.—
Marcus Thompson,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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The 23-year-old Cleary notched his first assist, starting for the first time after subbing into the match last time out in his debut.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 May 2026
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As Variety previously reported, FIFA had initially sought $100 million for broadcast rights covering the 2026 and 2030 tournaments before revising its ask to approximately $60 million; India’s largest platform JioStar had tabled $20 million, and Sony had withdrawn from the process.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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Topline Airline stocks tumbled Monday as the industry continues to feel pressure from increasing jet fuel prices due to the Iran war, with JetBlue falling as much as 9% earlier after revising its second quarter outlook.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Las Vegas spent half a century perfecting the art of keeping people inside.—
Winston Ross,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Construction crews harvested the walnut on the property and spent more than 200 hours and an entire year perfecting it.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
28 May 2026
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“Copyediting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copyediting. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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