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
These excerpts have been edited for length and clarity.
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Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Sep. 2025
This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Our conversation has been edited and condensed.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
Today’s edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN’s Meghan Pryce and Sarah Hutter.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
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Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Sep. 2025
This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Our conversation has been edited and condensed.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
Today’s edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN’s Meghan Pryce and Sarah Hutter.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edit
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In contrast, companies that revise compensation to prioritize transformation objectives, empower executives to deliver better results and build more resilient companies.—
Daniel Schmeltz,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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To make matters worse, the Bureau of Labor Statistics revised down job growth from April 2024 to March 2025 by 911,000 jobs, the largest downward revision on record.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Cycling the heat on and off allows the robots to adjust speed and even change direction — proof that controlled, repeatable motion is possible at this tiny scale.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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When introduced carefully, often times first through scent, and given time to adjust, cats and dogs can form deep bonds.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Captain Marc Guehi, who was denied a move to Liverpool in a dramatic summer transfer deadline day U-turn, offers leadership and an exemplary ability to read the game.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Later, reading researcher Saiful Islam’s book on the fabric’s legacy deepened her commitment.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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It was first adapted for the screen by Spielberg in 1985, and again decades later as a movie musical by Blitz Bazawule in 2023.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
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The Japanese live-action series, which was adapted from Haro Aso's manga series, premiered in 2020.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Harris’ team works and reworks an interim message for crowds at Howard University, then pulls her out of the speaking engagement altogether as the numbers sour.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Google's lawyers suggested that the DOJ is trying to rework an industry that has already been transformed.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
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Some itineraries are tailored more toward couples rather than single individuals, or families rather than adults only.—
Mary Curry,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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For traditionalists like Coles, yachting means tailoring every element—menus, destinations, activities, even formality—to an owner or a charter guest, with the crew creating a familial experience usually limited to 12 passengers.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 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.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Sep. 2025
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That expression can come in a variety of ways, such as speaking up in a group, filing an official complaint, writing or publishing those views, or demonstrating and rallying to draw attention to them.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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The production came just in time to help the Angels (72-88) put a serious dent in the Astros’ chances of going to the playoffs.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Robot boot camps to drive change To put that into perspective, its most significant rival in this area, the United States, currently only deploys around a tenth of that a year.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Edit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edit. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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