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 In some memes in recent weeks, the photo has become so over-edited that the character's glistening face is slicker, darker and even more uncanny. — Owen Carry, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026 Once an interview is taped, it’s quickly edited and put in a vault. — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026 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 It was then edited and fact-checked by journalists on The Sun staff before publishing. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2026 The following is Johnson’s own words, lightly edited and shortened for clarity. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 8 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

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Josh Kerr, for instance, set a mile world record in July and revised his British 1,500m record in the process.

— Liam Tharme, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Up next, Kerby revised Terrence Malick’s original script for Jack Starrett’s The Gravy Train (1974), which starred Forrest and Stacy Keach as West Virginia coal-mining brothers who turn to crime.

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of revised

Verb

The 646 gets a specialized suspension setup, with four-way adjustable damper units that can be adjusted individually for compression and rebound.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2026
Its range and payload can also be adjusted according to mission requirements.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of adjusted

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The story was previously adapted into a 2011 film before being reworked as a musical with music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Company, a book by Rick Elice and directed by Jessica Stone.

— Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
The residence has been extensively reworked since it was first built.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of reworked

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Then be sure to read our roundups of the best telescope deals, along with our beginner's guide to observing the night sky with a manual telescope.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Readers might think that once all the words are on the page, the translation is basically done, and the translator only needs to go through it once or twice to make sure that everything reads well.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of read

Verb

It can also be tailored for electrical insulation, a property that can be useful for components that need to prevent unwanted electrical contact.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
The overall effect is tailored and contemporary rather than rustic.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of tailored

Verb

Videos of Soliman protesting against the treatment by the authorities and being held at gunpoint by a police officer in the hotel have been published in international media.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
The notice was published in November 2025 and received another 321 public comments before the comment period ended in December.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of published

Verb

As one of the three colorways that conformed with the NBA’s uniform regulations, the sneaker is rendered primarily in white.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
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

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