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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
It was reviewed and edited by our journalists.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
This interview has been edited and condensed.
—Max Gao, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Her remarks have been edited and condensed.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
The interview has been edited for length and clarity.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 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, 2 Apr. 2026
This interview has been edited for clarity and length.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
It was edited by Amina Khan and our showrunner Rebecca Ramirez.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
Good Thursday morning and welcome to Jamie McIntyre’s Daily on Defense, written and compiled by Washington Examiner National Security Senior Writer Jamie McIntyre (@jamiejmcintyre) and edited by Christopher Tremoglie.
—Jamie McIntyre, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
This interview has been edited and condensed.
—Max Gao, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Her remarks have been edited and condensed.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
The interview has been edited for length and clarity.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 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, 2 Apr. 2026
This interview has been edited for clarity and length.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
It was edited by Amina Khan and our showrunner Rebecca Ramirez.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
Good Thursday morning and welcome to Jamie McIntyre’s Daily on Defense, written and compiled by Washington Examiner National Security Senior Writer Jamie McIntyre (@jamiejmcintyre) and edited by Christopher Tremoglie.
—Jamie McIntyre, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edited
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Authorities initially reported 63,300 people could vote Monday but later revised down the figure.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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But the New York Times, which challenged the policy, quickly returned to court after Hegseth’s team revised that policy with even tighter access to the complex.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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It can be adjusted based on your height, from 14 to 29 inches, and supports up to 69 pounds.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Median family income, adjusted for inflation and declining family size, rose 52% between 1979 and 2024.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Instagram user Namaskaar reworked a popular hymn to appeal to Modi to use his friendship with Netanyahu to resolve India's fuel crunch.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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The pair reworked the bones of the original film, which is best remembered approaching its 30th anniversary as a low-budget fever dream starring Clint Howard as a traumatized former psych patient who turns human flesh into refreshing treats.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
31 Mar. 2026
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And if investing in equipment isn’t an option, bodyweight exercises like squats, push-ups, lunges, crunches and planks engage multiple muscle groups and can be adapted for any fitness level.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Users share research, pictures, videos, drawings and memes from major school shootings — with Columbine the dominant obsession — and connect through a series of ever-changing hashtags, adapted to avoid content restrictions.—
Meena Duerson,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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Rebelein, the horror-minded author of Edenville, has made a recent habit of reading aloud during the editorial process, off the hunch that external voices can help one tighten a draft.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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First, because advertisers do target you with ads tailored to your interests.—
David Pogue,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Made with breathable, four-way stretch fabric, the pants are slightly tailored yet relaxed for an effortless feel.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Apr. 2026
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The San Francisco Chronicle published the account of a woman, who remains anonymous, who says she was hired at the age of 21 to work as an intern in Swalwell's district office.—
Diana Paulsen,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Given these circumstances, most of the music written for mandolin (eighty-five volumes were published in Paris between 1761 and 1783) was intended for amateurs, often women.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Sharpe said traditionally French cuisine has been looked at as the standard, and chefs have conformed to fit that standard.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Martin highlighted the findings, which mostly conformed to his expectations but still surprised him in the magnitude of the angst over the work situationship.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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