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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of edit
The day continued with a session on Final Cut Pro, where attendees learned about editing techniques and how to refine their video content.
—
Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 17 May 2025
Shults, who also edited the film, spends a great deal of time cutting back and forth between the two characters.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 16 May 2025
This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
—Rachel Kraus, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
The following interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
—Nick Newman, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for edit
Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 17 May 2025
Shults, who also edited the film, spends a great deal of time cutting back and forth between the two characters.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 16 May 2025
This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
—Rachel Kraus, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
The following interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
—Nick Newman, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for edit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edit
Verb
-
The Trump administration is greasing the wheels on the transition to autonomous driving by relaxing and revising federal regulations, though risks to the public remain.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2025
-
The first demonstration was held in September 2024, and information gained from that was used to revise and expand on the demonstration held Wednesday morning.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2025
Verb
-
As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2025
-
Should Congress amend the Act, or the IOC/FIE change their standards, USA Fencing will adjust accordingly.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Verb
-
The founding team actively reads customer reviews, emails, and support requests to guide product development.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
-
After some patter from the hype man, Greg Gutfeld came out and read MAGA-dad jokes off a teleprompter, and teed up his four guests: a comedian named Michael Loftus, the anarchist troll Michael Malice, the former MTV v.j. Kennedy, and Cobb, who wore a Chicago Blackhawks hockey jersey.—
Nick Paumgarten,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
Verb
-
The Air Force originally hoped the existing silos that have housed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles could be adapted to launch Sentinel missiles, which would be more efficient than digging entirely new silos.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
-
Lydon emphasized that Prevost’s thinking on such issues could adapt over time but emphasized that as pope, Prevost must now contend with the beliefs of more than a billion Catholics spread across the globe.—
Eric Bradner,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
Verb
-
Seven of New Haven’s 20 varsity programs played in NCAA Tournaments this year, including football, which will need a couple of seasons to rework its schedules before joining the NEC.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
10 May 2025
-
Archetypal masculine garments were reworked into a sensual personalized silhouette.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
8 May 2025
Verb
-
Start by pitching relevant podcasts or event organizers with a concise bio and topic ideas tailored to their audience.—
Alexander Storozhuk,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
-
At the end of the day, every person—and body—is unique, said Moreno, and obesity physicians should tailor the treatment plan to each patient’s needs.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
13 May 2025
Verb
-
The announcement of his May 7 death, published on Legacy.com by his family May 13, did not cite a cause.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
-
Jessi, 32, and her castmate Layla Taylor also opened up about the split in an article Page Six published May 16.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
-
The last time Florida put a zero on the board through three periods?—
Adam Beasley,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
-
Today, one extraordinary dining concept can put an entire region on the map for our clientele.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Edit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edit. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share