1
as in revised
to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating
the publisher edited a new version of its best-selling school dictionary
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of edited
They have been edited for length and clarity.
—
George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
—Shawna Seed, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
The full stories in the links were reported, written and edited entirely by Miami Herald journalists.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Melodie Warner edited this edition.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Well over a year later, the episodes had been produced and edited, and a deal came together.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Today’s edition of 5 Things AM was edited and produced by CNN’s Andrew Torgan.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
The story was edited by Malaka Gharib.
—Amelia Edelman, NPR, 4 Feb. 2026
George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
—Shawna Seed, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
The full stories in the links were reported, written and edited entirely by Miami Herald journalists.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Melodie Warner edited this edition.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Well over a year later, the episodes had been produced and edited, and a deal came together.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Today’s edition of 5 Things AM was edited and produced by CNN’s Andrew Torgan.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
The story was edited by Malaka Gharib.
—Amelia Edelman, NPR, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edited
Verb
-
Additionally, Mohan emphasized Western Digital’s revised long-term growth targets.—
TipRanks,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
-
Transcript text may be revised to correct errors or match updates to audio.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
That limit will be adjusted for cost of living starting in 2027.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
-
Chelsea have adjusted quickly to Liam Rosenior.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Like the original, the animation is CGI while the original characterization has been reworked.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
-
His 2026 cap number ($78 million) is massive, and the Chiefs have repeatedly reworked his deal over the years.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Researchers adapted the playbook for studying young children to stage a juice party for Kanzi.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
-
There are also adapted bathroom features, auditory guidance, and step-free access throughout certain suites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Savannah, with her sister to her right and her brother to her left, read from a sheet of paper.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
-
Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The results point to a future where things like knee braces, exoskeletons, or even joint replacements could be tailored to an individual’s exact joint motion.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
-
The latter is tough to find because most bras that are tailored to those with large busts have intricate straps and hardware to provide support, which results in a stiff, uncomfortable, and restrictive fit.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2026
-
Lord of the Flies, first published by Faber for what was then an unknown author, has become one of the most popular books on the English schooling curriculum for the last seven decades.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
But sanctions, as a tool, only work some of the time, and US sanctions on Iran have not always conformed to what experts consider best practices.—
James Sneed,
NPR,
6 Feb. 2026
-
Florida law should not be conformed to Israel’s whims on that matter.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Edited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edited. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
