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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
This interview has been edited and condensed.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
25 June 2026
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,
25 June 2026
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,
24 June 2026
The following interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
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Todd Gilchrist,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.
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Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
The El Cajon detective who edited the video said the man did that several times, lingering between the office hallway and the alley parking lot.
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Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2026
Our conversation has been edited and condensed.
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Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
24 June 2026
The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
25 June 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,
25 June 2026
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The following interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
—
Todd Gilchrist,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.
—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
The El Cajon detective who edited the video said the man did that several times, lingering between the office hallway and the alley parking lot.
—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2026
Our conversation has been edited and condensed.
—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
24 June 2026
The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edited
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In April, the California Department of Motor Vehicles revised its regulations for autonomous vehicles and lifted a ban on autonomous trucks weighing 10,001 pounds or more.
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Cruz, who has been a Chanel ambassador since 2018, had tested another of Blazy’s revised two-tone pumps at Cannes in May.
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Since the Labour Party took office in 2024, average weekly pay, adjusted for inflation and excluding bonuses, has inched up less than 1% to £494 ($651), according to the UK statistics office — hardly better than the growth since 2019.
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The openings in the blinds' slats can be adjusted to give you custom control of glare, light, and heat.
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The Jackson Park museum opened to the public Friday, capping off more than a decade of anticipation and controversy, as the campus, which includes a forum building, parkland and a Chicago Public Library branch, reworked one of the city’s most historic parks and a major thoroughfare.
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The suspension has been reworked by completely altering its geometry, mounting points, and damping.
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Natividad's great-great-great grandfather adapted and so did his descendants ‒ withstanding every new attempt to erase their language, culture or traditions.
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So much so that more books are being adapted into streaming content than ever before.
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Beginning in the 2030 school year, public school students will read biblical passages and learn how the Bible affected history and literature from kindergarten to 12th grade.
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Anthropic shared a striking number alongside a new product this week, and it is being read the wrong way.
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The interceptor carries a small payload tailored for neutralizing drones and similar aerial targets while maintaining a compact and cost-effective design.
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This tailored wrap skirt looks great beachside or in the city.
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The Sacramento Bee published several notable stories Friday covering local government, public health and state worker policy.
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Jake revealed in an essay about his parents, which was published on Substack in April, that Romy informed him of their deaths.
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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.
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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.
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“Edited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edited. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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