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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of editing
The cinematography, score and editing all stay flat-footed in deference to its lead.
—
Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The daunting part is editing down that plethora of material, but Ken was left to that, mostly.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
And editing, as anyone with taste understands, is where elegance lives.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Beyond text, ChatOn supports image generation and editing within the same interface.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Colossal is licensing its gene-editing technology to other labs and has spun out four businesses, the largest of which, a biologic predictive engine called Astromech, is valued at more than $2 billion.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026
And tasks like editing and exporting HEVC videos in Adobe Premiere Pro become slower, since all the decoding and encoding must be handled by software instead of the PC’s hardware.
—ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
Think of it as editing rather than adding.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The daunting part is editing down that plethora of material, but Ken was left to that, mostly.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
And editing, as anyone with taste understands, is where elegance lives.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Beyond text, ChatOn supports image generation and editing within the same interface.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Colossal is licensing its gene-editing technology to other labs and has spun out four businesses, the largest of which, a biologic predictive engine called Astromech, is valued at more than $2 billion.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026
And tasks like editing and exporting HEVC videos in Adobe Premiere Pro become slower, since all the decoding and encoding must be handled by software instead of the PC’s hardware.
—ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
Think of it as editing rather than adding.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for editing
Verb
-
Nearly 100 hours spent revising more than 350 pages of city zoning code.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
-
In North Carolina, which is also seeing a surge of data centers, the largest utility is revising its long-term plans to delay the retirement of coal plants and to build more natural gas plants.—
Jessica Hill,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Hathaway, who drew on the star power she’s accumulated over the past 20 years, credited the film’s producers for quickly adjusting to her request.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
-
While some people turn to melatonin or prescription sleep aids, research suggests that adjusting your diet may help support better rest.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
On Saturday night, attendees at the annual White House Correspondents Dinner will thrill to the antics of Oz Pearlman, a renowned mentalist who dazzles audiences with mind-reading tricks.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
-
To find out what this could mean for you and how to make the most of this moment, keep reading.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
That said, perhaps in response to adapting overseas conflicts and record stock market returns, the mortgage rate climate is changing again, this time in an encouraging way for borrowers.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
-
Officials worked with Mi’kmaw archaeological technicians alongside both underwater and terrestrial archaeologists to excavate and document the wreck, adapting their methods to Sable Island's shifting sands.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
California hit back hard by reworking its districts to flip five GOP seats in the deep-blue Golden State.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
-
Lyra Pramuk has announced an EP reworking songs from last year’s Hymnal.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Finnish officials say their model would draw from these examples while tailoring their approach.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
-
At times, Bieber appeared more focused on the livestream than the in-person crowd, referencing feedback from viewers and tailoring parts of the set in real time.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
But McMahon was not interested in publishing white papers.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
-
The two researchers began compiling and publishing their joint reflections on game strategies, and this culminated in the nearly 700-page book Theory of Games and Economic Behavior.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
In between, Michael Carrick took United to Stamford Bridge and won, putting the club on the brink of Champions League qualification.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
-
Longtime friends and streetwear giants Nigo and Jun Takahashi are putting their minds together once again — and now with Nike in the mix.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Editing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/editing. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
