edit

verb

ˈe-dət How to pronounce edit (audio)
Definition of editnext
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 It was edited by Lauren Gonzalez, Rebecca Ramirez, and Christopher Intagliata. — July 24, NPR, 24 July 2026 Ren also served as cinematographer, with editing by Shi, original music by Luna Pan, and sound post-production by Music and Effects. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 July 2026 Nolan divides the sacking of Troy into two lengthy sequences, both shot under cover of darkness but edited (by Jennifer Lame) with a magisterial clarity. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 July 2026 Yes, Nolan’s tendency to make the sound editing a bit murky or a bit too loud at times while the dialogue sinks into the sonic muck, all these things are true here. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for edit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edit
  1. revise
  2. adjust
  3. read
  4. adapt
  5. rework
  6. tailor
  7. publish
  8. put
Verb
  • Lyons told investors in July 2025 after those sales that Fiserv would need to revise its guidance.
    — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 21 July 2026
  • The June jobs report showed leisure and hospitality jobs plunged by 61,000 positions – a number so dumbfounding that economists widely expect that to get revised .
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of revise
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  • Museums can use data to manage traffic by adjusting opening hours and providing navigational aids, but digital tools also enable subtler interventions.
    — Mureji Fatunde-Iloeje, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026
  • Ultra-fast responsiveness and a broad adjustment range, capable of adjusting damping force in less than 10 milliseconds.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026
Definition of adjust
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  • Arteaga read a list with the names, ages and home countries of all 23 people killed.
    — Noah Vinsky July 25, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
  • Sovereignty is the word carrying the most weight in the letter, and most coverage reads it as a trade term.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of read
Verb
  • One thing setting the Kenyan apart is how quickly she’s adapted and absorbed lessons from her veteran teammates.
    — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 28 July 2026
  • Treatments blend rare organic products and ingredients, a mix of innovative and traditional techniques, and a holistic, 360-degree approach to well-being—and can all be adapted to personal preferences.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of adapt
Verb
  • Today at work the performance review needs to be reworked like everything else.
    — Nir Bashan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The fifth hole has been shortened and had its entire right side reworked, promoting a risk-versus-reward tee shot for players if conditions permit.
    — Justin Ray, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of rework
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  • Open-weight systems can be deployed on sovereign infrastructure, audited for security, tailored to mission requirements, and maintained independently of any commercial provider’s priorities.
    — James Marks, Fortune, 23 July 2026
  • Beyond starting more treatments earlier, doctors can increasingly tailor therapy to the biology of an individual man’s cancer.
    — Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Definition of tailor
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  • Tim Bakken, speaking to dozens of colleagues at a faculty meeting, argued that none of them should be forced to seek approval before publishing papers or giving speeches, as a policy unveiled that day would require.
    — Hannah Natanson, Washington Post, 26 July 2026
  • In May, a juvenile court in Berlin convicted Ballout of preparing a serious act of violence endangering the state, as well as publishing Islamic State propaganda on his Instagram account and other charges, prosecutors said.
    — Geir Moulson, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of publish
Verb
  • Supporters highlight the other types of revenue data centers bring in and credit the incentive with helping Texas become a leader in the industry, but opponents say the tax break is unnecessary and puts business over people.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
  • Willow pinned Thekla and Skye Blue put Thekla’s foot on the rope.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
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“Edit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edit. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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