1
as in to revise
to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating
the publisher edited a new version of its best-selling school dictionary
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2
as in to adjust
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
the restaurant chef has edited several of his gourmet dishes for preparation by the home cook
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Recent Examples of edit
Letters are subject to editing.
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Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
But it was edited several times for length, to avoid tangents and the repetitiveness of partisan attacks.
—David Bauder, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
My understanding, and there’s been some reporting on this as well, is that Lynne continued to edit the movie even after the Cannes premiere.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
His answers have been edited for length.
—Chris Dovi, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
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Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
But it was edited several times for length, to avoid tangents and the repetitiveness of partisan attacks.
—David Bauder, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
My understanding, and there’s been some reporting on this as well, is that Lynne continued to edit the movie even after the Cannes premiere.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
His answers have been edited for length.
—Chris Dovi, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edit
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Authorities had previously said seven people had died on the mountain before revising down the figure on Tuesday.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Shohei Ohtani’s two-way prowess has already forced Major League Baseball to revise its rulebook, adding provisions to protect his ability to pitch and hit in the same game.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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The buttons control the cooking modes, temperature setting (up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit), and cook time, which can also be conveniently adjusted using the dial.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Since the advent of the transfer portal and the rise of name, image and likeness (NIL), there have been countless debates about how to create and adjust a system to establish guardrails when necessary.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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That's because every possession demands rapid analysis such as reading the court, predicting opponents’ moves and making split-second decisions, all while maintaining control of the ball.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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The sketch then cut to an indoor security-cam shot of him reading Post-its stuck to the fridge.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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The early signs are encouraging but the players are still adapting to Alonso’s demands.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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In the early days of the conflict, the Ukrainian military was much more agile than Russian forces in terms of adapting tactics and equipment.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Art Library concept in Rosewood São Paolo, for instance, is being reworked as a retail platform for local craft.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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In a report produced for Wednesday’s meeting, city planning staff list three possible alternatives for reworking the roadway.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
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The exhibition design, specifically tailored to the museum, was curated by Guicciardini & Magni Architetti in collaboration with Arianna Sarti, museum exhibition manager.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Chairman Atkins noted that the processes should ensure that the SEC seeks to impose penalties and other relief that are appropriately tailored to the misconduct at issue, within statutory limitations, and without adding further to shareholder injury.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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However, carbon substrate structure optimization and catalyst coordination environment modulation must be done simultaneously to maximize the potential of these catalysts, according to study published in Advanced Fiber Materials.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Terry Mattingly,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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China has been building the world’s largest navy, launching high-tech warships at a frenetic pace under the leadership of Xi Jinping, putting pressure on the United States and its Pacific allies to keep pace.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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In addition to Hermitage Farm, Laura Lee Brown and Wilson, who also founded the 21c Museum Hotel chain, have put more than 2,400 acres of land in agriculture conservation easements in Oldham County.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Edit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edit. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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