copyedits

verb

present tense third-person singular of copyedit
as in reads

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  1. reads
  2. edits
  3. polishes
  4. revises
Verb
  • So the bill arrives before the value does, and the market reads layoffs instead.
    — Adam Dumey, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The public stance remains, as the statement Friday reads, that Hammond remains the site where due diligence is being finalized and is very much a possibility.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of reads
Verb
  • In her new role, Jenner will continue overseeing Fwrd’s digital creative direction, including designer selections, monthly trend edits and major marketing campaigns.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Lauren Swift writes, edits, and produces multimedia content for Kelley Blue Book and Autotrader.
    — Lauren Swift, AJC.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of edits
Verb
  • Jajour has six in her kit, noting that polishes that complement your skin’s undertone keep your skin from looking flat and tired.
    — Christina Middleton, Allure, 4 Nov. 2026
  • While a classic button-down shirt is always timeless, a peplum top offers the same wearability with a waist-defining silhouette that instantly polishes any bottom they’re paired with.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of polishes
Verb
  • The memo, which was circulated internally in September and posted to the company's website on Tuesday, revises how the company defines the role of software development engineers and managers in the age of AI.
    — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Brad Pitt revises his Oscar-winning role as Booth, a stuntman and sidekick to Leonardo DiCaprio’s Rick Dalton in the original 2019 film.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of revises
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