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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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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
This interview has been edited and condensed.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 17 June 2026
This interview has been edited for clarity and length.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
Jones has written or edited ten books, including Sex Work Today, Black Lives Matter, and Camming.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
It was reviewed and edited by our journalists.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
This interview, conducted at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, has been lightly edited for clarity.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026
It was edited by Rebecca Ramirez.
—Berly McCoy, NPR, 10 June 2026
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
This interview has been edited and condensed.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 17 June 2026
This interview has been edited for clarity and length.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
Jones has written or edited ten books, including Sex Work Today, Black Lives Matter, and Camming.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
It was reviewed and edited by our journalists.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
This interview, conducted at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, has been lightly edited for clarity.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026
It was edited by Rebecca Ramirez.
—Berly McCoy, NPR, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edited
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Space weather can change rapidly, with forecasts revised frequently.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Some have won approval while others have been rejected or revised after public opposition.—
AI based,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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That’s combined with the haul from the original 2004 film, which ended its run with $326 million, not adjusted for inflation.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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In May, the Nasdaq adjusted its rules to allow for the faster inclusion of mega IPOs like SpaceX into the Nasdaq 100, shortening the window to 15 days from three months before eligibility for inclusion.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Following their March trade for star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, the Bengals reworked quarterback Joe Burrow’s contract Tuesday to create $10 million in cap space.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
10 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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The visitors adapted to each child — favorite teams, favorite sports, favorite players — at one point breaking into an enthusiastic chant for the New York Knicks, drawing cheers from kids and parents alike.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Christina alleged that Joan physically and emotionally abused her and Christopher in her best-selling 1978 memoir, Mommie Dearest, which was adapted for the 1981 film that starred Faye Dunaway.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
20 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,
20 June 2026
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Many of Dad’s many friends read Columbia’s column religiously and were plenty pissed.—
Griffin Dunne,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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Though traditional bed skirts are ruffly (and are making a comeback), many modern ones are tailored and pleated.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
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Instead of creating a carbon-copy of Disney's American theme parks, its designers, who are known as Imagineers due to their imaginative use of engineering, tailored the Shanghai site to the local market.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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This post was originally published on June 18 Bitcoin has struggled this year as the artificial intelligence investment boom piles pressure on crypto (even as BlackRock issues a massive $9 trillion prediction).—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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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,
19 June 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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