EDITED Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

edited

verb

past tense of edit

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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misadjusted

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Recent Examples of edited The following is Johnson’s own words, lightly edited and shortened for clarity. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2026 Fourteen genes found in modern gray wolves were edited to match specific extinct traits. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 The interview, which took place on July 22, has been edited for clarity and length. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026 Here are highlights of the conversation, edited for length and clarity. — ABC News, 31 July 2026 Written, directed and edited by Filmsaaz, whose real name is Saleh Kashefi, the short feels particularly timely. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026 The transcript below has been edited for length, clarity, and publication. — Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 25 July 2026 The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026 The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

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Verb

Moderna subsequently revised its application to seek full vaccine approval for adults aged 50 to 64 and accelerated approval for adults aged 65 and older.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
The software controlling the car’s adaptive suspension, stability control, and even the electronic differential has been revised to enable a sharper feel.

— Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of revised

Verb

Every case has a value, which is determined by the likely amount of recovery or exposure as adjusted by the likely chance or winning or losing ― plus the attorney fees, expenses and costs to get the case over the finish line.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
The store adjusted its merchandise to meet demand, stocking lumber for the first time.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of adjusted

Verb

Used as a dinner roll, Scott reworked Savage’s original recipe to include more shortening, eggs, sugar, and water, achieving a richer flavor and a longer shelf life.

— Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
Her black Roberto Cavalli dress, from the label’s Fall/Winter 2000 collection, was reworked for the star by Fausto Puglisi and featured a gold vertebrae on the back.

— Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of reworked

Verb

For its part, Russia adapted to Ukraine's growing use of drones along the front by deploying electronic warfare systems at scale.

— David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
The actor’s outfit was adapted from Ackermann’s Fall-Winter 2026 ready-to-wear collection, which ruminated on the language of desire and seduction, and the magnetism of opposites.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of adapted

Verb

Different people also learn in different ways and having a computer that is personally tailored to them could help facilitate a middle schooler’s everyday learning experience.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
Enjoy around-the-clock lifestyle management and planning support tailored to your specific needs—and designed to save you time.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of tailored

Verb

But it wasn’t made public until last week, when South Korean channel and CNN affiliate JTBC obtained the report and published its damning details.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
The notice said the solicitation for a no-bid contract could be published as early as Friday.

— CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of published

Verb

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
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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