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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Recent Examples of edited 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 They may be edited for clarity and reprinting in whole or in part in Variety publications. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 July 2026 The following interview with Crabb has been edited for clarity and length. — Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

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The Conditions Producing The Fourth The post-war framework that underpinned global trade and investment decision making is being revised in real time.

— Murthy Maddali, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Regulations could be revised to ramp up solar production, too, and natural gas is back on the table for generating additional capacity.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Definition of revised

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By the time Carrick took the helm and moved from a wing-back system to a more straightforward front three, there was only half of the season left for anyone to try to build consistency in the role after having adapted to a different position.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
However, the catalyst has so far been demonstrated only as a model thin-film system, so additional work will be needed before it can be adapted for industrial reactors.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of adapted

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Day trips and tours of the island—including boat trips and farm visits—can be tailored and organized through the hotel to keep all ages happy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
The central message of the new guidelines is that cholesterol management should begin earlier and be tailored more closely to both a person’s short- and long-term risk.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 27 July 2026

Definition of tailored

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The team’s social media department was preparing the stream in advance and accidentally published the link.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 22 July 2026
The barrier islands were the only North Carolina locale to make the coveted list published Tuesday, July 7.

— Kimberly Tutuska, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 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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