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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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And even though first-quarter GDP growth came in stronger than initial estimates, Hollenhorst pointed out real consumer spending was revised down to a multi-year low.
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As Europe experiences increasingly frequent and prolonged heatwaves, utilities may need to invest in alternative cooling technologies, upgraded infrastructure, or revised operating strategies to maintain reliable electricity production while protecting freshwater ecosystems.
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Several communities in the Pittsburgh area have adjusted their trash pickup times as the region is bracing for a heat wave with temperatures and heat indexes expected to be near 100 degrees this week.
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The difference is that this time, they’re being received by institutions who have recognized the market creators built for themselves and adjusted their approach accordingly.
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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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Each family member receives personalized consultations and treatments tailored to their stage of life and health priorities, whether that relates to stress management, mobility, nutrition, sleep or emotional wellbeing.
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.
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Amid news of the investigation, TMZ published footage from a 2023 incident involving the former couple, in which Paul was seen yelling and throwing chairs at Mortensen while a child was nearby.
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As the book published, the two wanted to know the fates of some of the US pilots lost in combat in Thailand, including McKinney.
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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 1 Jul. 2026.
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