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

However, the company revised guidance higher for its full-year outlook, partially boosted by $150 million in tariff refunds received during in the second quarter.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
According to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, the economy created 23,000 jobs in July; figures for May and June were dramatically revised downward.

— David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of revised

Verb

And the revision also will take into account the time constraints and investments needed to roll out a more developed EPR system, so mandatory recycling rates would be adjusted in phases to allow producers time to prepare for compliance.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
If you're set up with auto pay, your payment is automatically adjusted to account for the Pay Over Time payment.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of adjusted

Verb

If the proportions remind you of a Porsche Cayenne EV, that’s because the two share quite a lot of the same basic engineering, albeit reworked by Bentley to suit its needs.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
Inside, Adaptalux reworked battery management so Bluetooth won't drain power faster, and the pod holds its charge longer in storage.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of reworked

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Write Out Loud — an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for a live audience — has announced its 20th season of Story Concerts.

— Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
The Complete Works is a must read at any stage of life, not just for a semester of English 101.

— Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of read

Verb

A lot of it was gate-kept, especially from women, and tailored toward men.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
The work from Cohen's lab and others is all driving at the goal of eventually developing nuanced exercise prescriptions — and possibly drugs — that can be tailored to the individual.

— Will Stone, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of tailored

Verb

In August 2022, little more than two months before the vote that returned him to power, the then-opposition leader published another number and invited Israelis to video call him.

— Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Opponents are already weighing new lawsuits since the final rule was published Friday night.

— Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 25 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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