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
This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity.
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Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
—Adam Finkel, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Letters are subject to editing.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
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Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
—Adam Finkel, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Letters are subject to editing.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edit
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In North Carolina, which is also seeing a surge of data centers, the largest utility is revising its long-term plans to delay the retirement of coal plants and to build more natural gas plants.—
Jessica Hill,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The judge also found fault with the Pentagon’s attempt to revise an earlier policy that restricted journalists from soliciting information, classified or unclassified, that was not approved for release.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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This flexible holder attaches easily to your seatback tray table and adjusts to multiple angles, allowing for hands-free viewing without craning your neck.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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The top is designed with horizontal pleated detailing and cap sleeves, while the bottoms offer a simple, wide-leg silhouette with side pockets and a drawstring to adjust the fit to your liking.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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For more of my favorite plastic-free kitchen essentials, keep reading.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Jane Lytvynenko,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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A lot of people were circling this to try to adapt it.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The star adds that finding new, innovative ways to adapt her songs for the stage has been one of her favorite parts of touring in general.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2026
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Instagram user Namaskaar reworked a popular hymn to appeal to Modi to use his friendship with Netanyahu to resolve India's fuel crunch.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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That’s useful for digitizing paperwork or reworking older documents without starting from scratch.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
7 Apr. 2026
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People with mobility issues also may benefit from working with a physical therapist who can help to tailor exercises appropriate to their specific situation.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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About 115 student athletes participated in the hurdles, 50-meter sprints, shot put, javelin, discus, high jump, long jump and a 100-meter run — each event tailored to their abilities.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Hospital data showed that, by 2023, over half of all trauma cases related to bikes or scooters involved an e-bike or e-scooter, an increase from just 8% in 2018, according to the study, published in the journal Neurosurgery.—
Dr. Jade Cobern,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The study, published today in Science Advances, suggests a peaceful succession is indeed possible in one of the only eusocial (and most bloody) mammals, the researchers say.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
15 Apr. 2026
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Though the arrest took place in 2023, the case faced new scrutiny in March after a video of the altercation — showing her yelling, putting Mortensen in a headlock and throwing chairs at him while a child could be heard crying — was published by TMZ.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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To have that as something that will live in my memory is worth whatever mental or emotional friction exists in rising from the comfort of my bed and putting my feet down on the floor.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Edit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edit. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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