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
Condensed and edited by Rebecca Kilroy.
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Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
This interview was edited for length and clarity.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
They may be edited for clarity and reprinting in whole or in part in Variety publications.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 20 May 2026
This edition of Forbes Daily was edited by Sarah Whitmire and Chris Dobstaff.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Her remarks have been edited and condensed.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
It was reviewed and edited by a team of content specialists.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 20 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
Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
This interview was edited for length and clarity.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
They may be edited for clarity and reprinting in whole or in part in Variety publications.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 20 May 2026
This edition of Forbes Daily was edited by Sarah Whitmire and Chris Dobstaff.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Her remarks have been edited and condensed.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
It was reviewed and edited by a team of content specialists.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 20 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edited
Verb
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The death toll was revised from earlier reports by state broadcaster CCTV that had put the death toll at 90.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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Candace Owens said 50 percent, then revised it upward to 60.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
Verb
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April’s numbers – bosses added 115,000 workers, adjusted for seasonal swings – were seen by many economic gurus as a surprising increase amid a war with Iran and its resulting ballooning energy costs.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
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And by then, the list HR is working from has been quietly adjusted and your name is no longer on it.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Farmer noted that the labels are typically reworked periodically, and that the most recent efforts on this front had begun in 2022.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 May 2026
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Bandana motifs—pulled from Los Angeles’ street culture—are reworked across denim and shirts.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Ukrainian engineers adapted commercial platforms for military use, enabling rapid development and decentralized production outside traditional defense procurement channels.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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In the second round against the Sabres, the Canadiens adapted to a highly mobile and skilled defense corps that regularly jumped into the rush and made life miserable defensively.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
Verb
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An email, meeting note, or quick request could affect how others read your authority.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2026
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The novel is organized in sections that both read like stand-alone stories and work as part of a cohesive, sustained narrative.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Verb
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One of my favorite looks to wear on repeat in summer is a beautifully tailored, matching set like this blazer style.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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Ask whether treatments are tailored to your bloodwork, history and goals, or applied to every guest who walks through the door.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Such audio re-creations frequently rely on the Griffin-Lim algorithm that was originally published in a 1984 paper by Daniel Griffin and Jae Lim.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2026
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The author’s latest book, Give Up the Night, co-written with her daughter Kristin Cast, was published in April 2025.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Verb
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The league has conformed to The King’s whims.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The goal is to wring as much production out of each athlete rather than implement a cohesive strategy that must be conformed to.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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“Edited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edited. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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