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
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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
This interview has been condensed and edited.
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K.j. Yossman, Variety, 7 May 2026
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 May 2026
The following interview has been edited for clarity and brevity.
—Nick Newman, IndieWire, 6 May 2026
After an initial draft that referenced nuclear war and God-like beings was edited by Charles Monteith, the copy gradually became a critical success, selling more than 10 million copies to date.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
As always, some comments have been slightly edited for clarity and brevity.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 6 May 2026
His remarks have been edited and condensed.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 May 2026
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
K.j. Yossman, Variety, 7 May 2026
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 May 2026
The following interview has been edited for clarity and brevity.
—Nick Newman, IndieWire, 6 May 2026
After an initial draft that referenced nuclear war and God-like beings was edited by Charles Monteith, the copy gradually became a critical success, selling more than 10 million copies to date.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
As always, some comments have been slightly edited for clarity and brevity.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 6 May 2026
His remarks have been edited and condensed.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 May 2026
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edited
Verb
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The show has had its book revised.—
Mark Phillips,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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In a recent interview with the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Project Tango’s project manager detailed how plans have been revised for the multibillion-dollar center.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Over its 36-year lifespan, it’s been adjusted six times with little opposition.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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The first movie opened in June 2006 and would go on to earn over $326 million worldwide, not adjusted for inflation.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
Verb
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This resulted in 22 days of additional shooting and the ending being reworked, pushing the film’s release date from April 2025 to April 2026.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
3 May 2026
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The kitchen has been reworked with stainless-steel appliances and a natural quartzite breakfast bar, but the personality is most concentrated in the bedrooms.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The company’s closure follows years in which larger airlines have adapted to compete with Spirit’s low-cost, budget-saving services.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
2 May 2026
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Multiple Oscar winner Christopher Hampton (The Father) has adapted.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Those of us who subscribe and read the paper each and every day know the coverage of the deplorable Operation Midway Blitz has been outstanding, and now the world knows too.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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These intimate reflections read like pages taken from private diaries, with all the informality and vulnerability of that genre, including misspellings and stray thoughts.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Wear your ring with pieces in classic black—especially ones tailored in textured fabrics like satin or linen—for the perfect canvas to allow the power of the ring to come through.—
Dino Bonačić,
Glamour,
2 May 2026
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Among the adjustments have been the installation of top-secret, top-quality communication gear tailored to the president’s duties.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2026
Verb
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The recall, which was published on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website on May 1, is related to an infotainment control unit software issue that can cause the critical instrument data to go blank.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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Freddy the Detective solved his first mystery in 1927, a passing-of-the-deerstalker year in which Sir Arthur Conan Doyle published his last Sherlock Holmes story and Agatha Christie introduced Miss Jane Marple.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The museum has also allegedly not conformed to the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA), which requires trustees to manage an endowment so that its spending power is maintained.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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According to a person with knowledge of the situation, Foster’s dual roles were reviewed by the National Football League Players Association to make sure the situation conformed with the NFLPA’s regulations governing contract advisors.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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