edited

past tense of edit

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Recent Examples of edited Embedded in the production of the show is the feeling of being trapped in a hall of mirrors; scenes are edited flagrantly, drowning the viewer in red herrings. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026 Researchers showed respondents two versions of the same video, one edited by a human, one by AI, without telling them which was which, and asked for a blind preference before revealing anything about how either was made. — Muhammad Usman Qamar, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Below is an excerpt of their conversation, edited for length and clarity. — Peter Balonon-Rosen, Vox, 8 Sep. 2026 In some memes in recent weeks, the photo has become so over-edited that the character's glistening face is slicker, darker and even more uncanny. — Owen Carry, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026 The motion argues that Banks' claims ultimately amount to dissatisfaction with the amount of her interview that was included and how it was edited. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 It was then edited and fact-checked by journalists on The Sun staff before publishing. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2026 The following is Johnson’s own words, lightly edited and shortened for clarity. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2026 The interview, which took place on July 22, has been edited for clarity and length. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edited
Verb
  • Flagship missions, meanwhile, will continue following their current procedures, which were recently revised based on lessons learned from a study of best practices examining the development of JWST.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Fannie Mae recently revised its previous projections for mortgage rates to adjust them even higher.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 26 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • To compare years, The Post adjusted each cost back from 2025 using federal price indexes and HUD rents.
    — Amy L. Wong, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The arm can also be adjusted at two hinges, allowing for more flexibility.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Volkswagen has also reworked the center console, relocating the gear selector to the steering column to free up additional space for storage and wireless charging equipment.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Zillah’s speeches have since been reworked, most notably in a 2019 production in which a Kushner-y character called Xillah debated her, framing the story with an anxious meta-narrative.
    — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Meanwhile, the MacBook Neo runs on an A18 Pro chip, first released in iPhones and adapted to run macOS.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The wondrous story was adapted by frequent Laika collaborator Chris Butler from the epic 2011 novel written by Colin Meloy (frontman for indie rock band the Decemberists, whose original music is featured here) and illustrated by Carson Ellis.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The economic historian Paul David wrote a paper in 1990 that anyone modeling AI productivity should read.
    — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The couple knows reading can transform a child's path in life.
    — Sharon Chin, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • This event is tailored to help readers understand the many races, propositions and more on the ballot for the 2026 California midterm election.
    — The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • One Media Capital Fund was created to bridge this gap, by providing indie companies with financing tools tailored to the needs of the production sector and complementary to the country’s traditional bank credit options.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The spokesperson cited the exchange of Snap messages after the story published.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In an Ipsos poll published on Thursday, Vucic’s Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) is seen leading with 47% of votes versus 40% for the students.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • As one of the three colorways that conformed with the NBA’s uniform regulations, the sneaker is rendered primarily in white.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • 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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“Edited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edited. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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