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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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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.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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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.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
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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.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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The openings in the blinds' slats can be adjusted to give you custom control of glare, light, and heat.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
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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.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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The suspension has been reworked by completely altering its geometry, mounting points, and damping.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
17 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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The interceptor carries a small payload tailored for neutralizing drones and similar aerial targets while maintaining a compact and cost-effective design.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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This tailored wrap skirt looks great beachside or in the city.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
20 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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