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as in revised
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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as in adjusted
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 edited
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.
—Ryan J. Rusak, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
This interview has been edited and condensed.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 3 June 2026
This story has been edited for brevity and clarity.
—Helen Acevedo, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
It was edited by Christopher Intagliata.
—Regina G. Barber, NPR, 3 June 2026
Condensed and edited by Rebecca Kilroy.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
Questions have been lightly edited for length and clarity.
—Jay King, New York Times, 28 May 2026
This interview was condensed and edited for clarity.
—Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.
—Ryan J. Rusak, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
This interview has been edited and condensed.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 3 June 2026
This story has been edited for brevity and clarity.
—Helen Acevedo, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
It was edited by Christopher Intagliata.
—Regina G. Barber, NPR, 3 June 2026
Condensed and edited by Rebecca Kilroy.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
Questions have been lightly edited for length and clarity.
—Jay King, New York Times, 28 May 2026
This interview was condensed and edited for clarity.
—Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edited
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Prior months were also revised sharply higher, indicating the labor market was much more resilient than previously thought in the face of higher oil prices caused by the Iran war.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, and previous months were revised upward, according to the Labor Department.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The Sparks adjusted to open the third quarter with six consecutive points.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Firefighters then switched into attacking the blaze and adjusted their on-scene resources to work on containment, Clay said.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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But when the Browns reworked Garrett’s contract to make a post-June 1 trade a possibility, the most aggressive team in the league finally saw an opportunity.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Napoleonic tailoring is reworked through a modern lens, and ruffled necklines and opulent bows overtake more demure details.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Ridley Scott adapted Lucas' story into a biographical crime drama starring Denzel Washington as Lucas and Russell Crowe as Richie Roberts, the detective determined to take him down.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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That choice makes sense for many homes, especially homes adapted for people with mobility challenges.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Officers tracked down the Avalanche using license plate-reading cameras and learned it was registered to Camargo Madrigal.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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It’s also sold directly to consumers, via the company website or at Walmart, in four different kits tailored for first-time exams, menopause and different body types.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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From micro shorts and denim cutoffs to tailored Bermudas and silky sets, there’s a shorts outfit formula to match every summer aesthetic and occasion.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
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The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Miami is $2,590, the sixth-highest of the 100 cities surveyed in the report published by rental marketplace site Zumper this week.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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In an interview published May 21, Elle magazine asked Hathaway if her video was intended as a pointed denial of the rumor that she's had a face-lift.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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That dwarfed the offerings of Morocco, which had no existing stadiums that conformed to tournament specifications and would need to spend upwards of $15 billion to prepare for a World Cup.—
Kevin Baxter
Follow
June 7,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Those interested in 529 savings plans should beware that not all states have fully conformed their income tax codes to the federal code.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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“Edited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edited. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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