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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misadjusted

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Recent Examples of edited The motion argues that Banks' claims ultimately amount to dissatisfaction with the amount of her interview that was included and how it was edited. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 The following is Johnson’s own words, lightly edited and shortened for clarity. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2026 Fourteen genes found in modern gray wolves were edited to match specific extinct traits. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 The interview, which took place on July 22, has been edited for clarity and length. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 1 Aug. 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

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Verb

The company revised its S-1 to note water scarcity as a risk to its business, while not addressing emissions, sustainability or other possible climate risks that could be material to investors.

— Olivia Raimonde, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
The committee later revised its plans for Air Base, instead moving the entire student body to the slightly bigger Mandarin Lakes campus.

— Austin Horn August 11, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of revised

Verb

Every case has a value, which is determined by the likely amount of recovery or exposure as adjusted by the likely chance or winning or losing ― plus the attorney fees, expenses and costs to get the case over the finish line.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
The store adjusted its merchandise to meet demand, stocking lumber for the first time.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of adjusted

Verb

Instead, the culinary team reworked the dressing into a richer, creamier dill ranch designed to mellow the burger’s sharp briny flavors while still letting the pickles shine.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026
With less shedding needed overall, Escom has also reworked its rationing schedule to put households first and ask industry to wait.

— Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of reworked

Verb

For its part, Russia adapted to Ukraine's growing use of drones along the front by deploying electronic warfare systems at scale.

— David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
The actor’s outfit was adapted from Ackermann’s Fall-Winter 2026 ready-to-wear collection, which ruminated on the language of desire and seduction, and the magnetism of opposites.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of adapted

Verb

Different people also learn in different ways and having a computer that is personally tailored to them could help facilitate a middle schooler’s everyday learning experience.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
Enjoy around-the-clock lifestyle management and planning support tailored to your specific needs—and designed to save you time.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of tailored

Verb

But it wasn’t made public until last week, when South Korean channel and CNN affiliate JTBC obtained the report and published its damning details.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
The notice said the solicitation for a no-bid contract could be published as early as Friday.

— CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 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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