1
as in revising
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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2
as in adjusting
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 editing
Adobe’s professional video editing software is widely used by independent filmmakers, including a majority of those at Sundance this year.
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2025
Berry had a unique role in editing the band’s songs.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2025
The emails included instructions for editing email signatures to assist tech-phobic workers.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2025
Not just about the music, but filming all of my faces, hair styles, color-coordinating my outfits, and editing it all together….
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
Steve Coffman | Editor & president Steve has more than 30 years of experience in the news business, starting as a reporter and working in a variety of editing roles in New York, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kansas and Texas.
—Amanda McCoy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2025
Yee’s uncle, Jonathan Amos, was the editor for the film and won a British Academy Film Award (BAFTA) for editing 2017 film Baby Driver.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Making video editing easier for novice creators will surely spark creativity, but whether or not the new content is good remains to be seen.
—Paul Monckton, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
This presents an amazing opportunity for you as a freelancer, video production/editing professional, or industry thought leader/expert to cash in on this expanding industry while working from your dream remote location.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2025
Berry had a unique role in editing the band’s songs.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2025
The emails included instructions for editing email signatures to assist tech-phobic workers.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2025
Not just about the music, but filming all of my faces, hair styles, color-coordinating my outfits, and editing it all together….
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
Steve Coffman | Editor & president Steve has more than 30 years of experience in the news business, starting as a reporter and working in a variety of editing roles in New York, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kansas and Texas.
—Amanda McCoy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2025
Yee’s uncle, Jonathan Amos, was the editor for the film and won a British Academy Film Award (BAFTA) for editing 2017 film Baby Driver.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Making video editing easier for novice creators will surely spark creativity, but whether or not the new content is good remains to be seen.
—Paul Monckton, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
This presents an amazing opportunity for you as a freelancer, video production/editing professional, or industry thought leader/expert to cash in on this expanding industry while working from your dream remote location.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for editing
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By adjusting the magnetic field’s strength, the robot’s flight path may be accurately controlled.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2025
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By adjusting the rate of pellet injections and corresponding laser pulses per second, Marvel’s fusion power plant can adjust the overall energy output to market demand, according to details provided by the company.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2025
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But the vulgarity of reading the dress as truthful or not about the body inside was astounding.—
Susan Steade,
The Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2024
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Keep reading for the formulas loved by hairstylists and editors alike.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
31 Dec. 2024
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The people who succeed in adapting to new challenges aren’t the ones who never fail—they’re the ones who don’t let failure stop them.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Here’s how leaders can create an environment where questioning assumptions, challenging conventional wisdom, and adapting to change become core practices.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Andy Reid isn’t going to change his grinding approach, putting points at a premium.—
Hank Gola,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2025
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The aviation analytics firm found that less than 75% of JetBlue's flights arrived on schedule, putting the airline behind all the major domestic carriers, including some of its low-cost rivals.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2025
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When done correctly, the result should increasingly feel like working 1-1 with an instructor, but without the inconvenience of conforming to the instructor's schedule or competing for time and attention with other students.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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When faced with differences, individuals are likely to respond in one of three ways—by conforming and agreeing with the other person, seeking their validation or distancing themselves altogether.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
11 Dec. 2024
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Sadler worked at Evergreen, Kevin Hughes worked compiling statistics for Cash Box.—
Keith Sharon,
The Tennessean,
20 Dec. 2024
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Torres, a 24-year-old from Uruguay, made 113 starts in 123 appearances for the Lions across all competitions, compiling a club-record 47 goals and 25 assists.—
Staff Reports,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Editing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/editing. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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