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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
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.
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Jamie McIntyre, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 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 Mar. 2026
The residence includes a studio where Coppola wrote part of The Godfather, plus a carriage house where director George Lucas and his ex-wife, Marcia, edited American Graffiti.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2026
Letters will be edited for clarity and length.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
The interview has been edited for length and clarity.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
It was edited by Patrick Jarenwattananon.
—NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
It was reviewed and edited by our journalists.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
This interview has been edited and condensed.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Jamie McIntyre, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 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 Mar. 2026
The residence includes a studio where Coppola wrote part of The Godfather, plus a carriage house where director George Lucas and his ex-wife, Marcia, edited American Graffiti.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2026
Letters will be edited for clarity and length.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
The interview has been edited for length and clarity.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
It was edited by Patrick Jarenwattananon.
—NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
It was reviewed and edited by our journalists.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
This interview has been edited and condensed.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edited
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Following its renovation, the yacht features revised living spaces with interiors that favor understated luxury, blending midcentury furniture with contemporary pieces from Liaigre and Holly Hunt.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2026
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Since then, the act has been revised and updated numerous times.—
Christopher Niezrecki,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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Due to certain inflation adjustments in how Social Security is calculated and how past earnings are adjusted for inflation, the maximum benefit rose to $5,251 per month, totaling over $63,000 annually in 2026.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Mar. 2026
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That film ignited to $54 million domestically and ended its box office run with a mighty $630 million globally, not adjusted for inflation.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2026
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The taskbar was so bad because Microsoft rebuilt it for Windows 10X, which was originally going to run on dual-screen devices before being reworked into Windows 11 for laptops.—
Tom Warren,
The Verge,
20 Mar. 2026
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As the South by Southwest Conference and Festival wraps up its 40th year in Austin Wednesday, a decentralized layout and reworked SXSW Innovation Conference have reshaped how attendees experience the event.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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While the Hurricanes have adapted from being a dump-and-chase team to becoming one of the league’s more dangerous on the rush, Staal and Martinook still predominantly relied on using their forechecking to force turnovers and create chances.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Questions and comments will be moderated, read, and answered as time allows.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Kids and teens of all ages could be found hanging out in the Nexus Lounge complete with PS5 and Xbox gaming systems, air hockey, ping pong, vintage arcade games, board games, reading nooks, a miniature kitchen, and puzzles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Pasta primavera, a 1970s classic tailored to the season’s harvest, is packed with produce and cloaked in a decadent cream sauce.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Camps are tailored to the individual from beginning to advanced.—
Jessie Dax-Setkus,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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The study is published in the journal Physical Review Letters.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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The former star of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, who was set to star in the new season of ABC’s The Bachelorette until TMZ published a video showcasing an instance of domestic assault involving Taylor, has now publicly addressed ABC’s decision to pull the season off the air.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
20 Mar. 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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“Edited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edited. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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