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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
Condensed and edited by Rebecca Kilroy.
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Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.
—Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2026
This transcript was automatically generated, and then edited for clarity in its current form.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The minute a splice in the film strip is made, reality is being edited.
—Peter Bogdanovich, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Letters will be edited for clarity and length.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Pascale Hannoyer and Natali Barrey edited the film.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 May 2026
His remarks have been edited and condensed.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
This conversation has been edited for clarity and length.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.
—Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2026
This transcript was automatically generated, and then edited for clarity in its current form.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The minute a splice in the film strip is made, reality is being edited.
—Peter Bogdanovich, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Letters will be edited for clarity and length.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Pascale Hannoyer and Natali Barrey edited the film.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 May 2026
His remarks have been edited and condensed.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
This conversation has been edited for clarity and length.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edited
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Reuters previously reported that North Korea revised its constitution to define its territory as bordering South Korea and remove references to reunification, reflecting Kim’s push to formally treat the two Koreas as separate states.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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The show was extensively revised during a workshop period at the O’Neill Theater Center in Waterford.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The city ranked first in the nation for entry-level jobs per 100,000 working-age residents, 10th for annual job growth and 25th for monthly average starting salary adjusted for cost of living.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Stalberte said the district adjusted various staffing levels because of the budget shortfall.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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The home has also been stylistically reworked.—
David Caraccio
May 9,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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School officials adjusted spending categories and reworked the proposal before bringing it back for another vote.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
6 May 2026
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Both Russia and Ukraine have also heavily employed first-person view (FPV) drones adapted from commercial racing models.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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His writing on race at Gawker would later come to inform his 2023 Oscar-winning script for American Fiction, adapted from the Percival Everett novel Erasure.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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Add a touch of Field’s style to your wardrobe with these dress pants at Amazon, and keep reading for even more options starting at $26.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The program is tailored to teach children about saving and investing, and to encourage children and their families to build wealth for adulthood and retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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This year’s offerings include a diverse selection of athletic and enrichment programs tailored to different interests and age groups.—
Cullen Gibson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The day Shumer published the essay, Wall Street didn’t panic.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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HIs first literary work, Mars on Earth, was published in 2024 by Rocky Mountain Books.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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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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