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
They may be edited for clarity and reprinting in whole or in part in Variety publications.
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 28 May 2026
Condensed and edited by Rebecca Kilroy.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
Questions have been lightly edited for length and clarity.
—Jay King, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Questionnaires may have been edited for spelling, grammar, length and clarity.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
This interview was condensed and edited for clarity.
—Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
These popular videos focus on clip-worthy gotcha questions, one-line zingers and screaming matches edited for virality.
—Lisa Pavia-Higel, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.
—Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 27 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, 27 May 2026
Jack Dunn, Variety, 28 May 2026
Condensed and edited by Rebecca Kilroy.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
Questions have been lightly edited for length and clarity.
—Jay King, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Questionnaires may have been edited for spelling, grammar, length and clarity.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
This interview was condensed and edited for clarity.
—Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
These popular videos focus on clip-worthy gotcha questions, one-line zingers and screaming matches edited for virality.
—Lisa Pavia-Higel, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.
—Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 27 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, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edited
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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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That movie opened to $103 million through the four-day holiday (including $84 million over the traditional weekend) and $168 million globally, not adjusted for inflation.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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Peregrines have long, stiff, tapered wings that can be subtly shaped and adjusted as needed during flight.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Slouchy Leather Jacket + Distressed Jeans Distressed, or even reworked, jeans and a leather jacket are a classic model-off-duty combo.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
25 May 2026
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The musical was later extensively reworked with new music by Mike Stoller and lyrics by Dart.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
20 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
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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 28 May. 2026.
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