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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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
His private 90-minute lessons focus on using smartphones to their full potential, covering topics like framing fast-moving animals, using advanced camera settings, and editing photos with apps.
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Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The videos were apparently chosen for their clear depictions of celebrity faces, and are intended for use in training video-generation and video face-editing models.
—The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
These are slightly more advanced photo-editing features.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
The students spent about three months gathering data, interviewing dozens of sources and writing and editing stories under the guidance of a former Star reporter now teaching at Notre Dame.
—IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2025
Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process.
—Abreanna Blose, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The production features cinematography by Zamarin Wahdat, art direction by Cyrus Karanjia, editing by Raluca Petre and Alexandra Strauss, and music by Anna Bauer.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
The rapper eventually admitted to editing the photo.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Injecting a plant with nanoparticles instead of editing its genes allowed the researchers to create plants that glow red, blue and green.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The videos were apparently chosen for their clear depictions of celebrity faces, and are intended for use in training video-generation and video face-editing models.
—The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
These are slightly more advanced photo-editing features.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
The students spent about three months gathering data, interviewing dozens of sources and writing and editing stories under the guidance of a former Star reporter now teaching at Notre Dame.
—IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2025
Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process.
—Abreanna Blose, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The production features cinematography by Zamarin Wahdat, art direction by Cyrus Karanjia, editing by Raluca Petre and Alexandra Strauss, and music by Anna Bauer.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
The rapper eventually admitted to editing the photo.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Injecting a plant with nanoparticles instead of editing its genes allowed the researchers to create plants that glow red, blue and green.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for editing
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But others, like Baldwin, a distant cousin of Pauline’s, have already started revising history.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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The jobs report from July shattered the narrative that the economy of 2025 was strong, revising previous figures downward and revealing something close to an 80% collapse in hiring, even as inflation crept upwards and layoffs rolled.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
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At just 4 to 5 weeks old, the kittens are still adjusting to life without their mother after being fostered through A Place for Meow Rescue, a rescue based in Rapid City, South Dakota.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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As already mentioned, the minimum investment thresholds were raised to $800,000 in Targeted Employment Areas (rural, high-unemployment, or infrastructure projects) and $1,050,000 elsewhere, adjusting these amounts for inflation.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Keep reading for more Quince packing essentials from $40.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Another memorable station in my suspicious/contrarian reading life, but minus points for the nightmares.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Make sure to continuously fine‑tune the AI testing tool, adapting it to changes in your strategy or flow.—
Oleg Sadikov,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Trust Protocol has set minimum requirements for its Field Partner Program, adapting regenerative agriculture frameworks from major organizations.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Sep. 2025
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Under artistic director Camille Miceli, the brand emphasizes mixing and matching, reworking Pucci’s motifs and patchwork.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
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Season 1 exhausted the events of King's novel, even reworking material from its epilogue into the main action of the story, so now the team will chart a new path for these characters, which will involve expanding on elements from the novel.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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From hospital labs to telehealth platforms, algorithms are analyzing scans, predicting heart attacks, and tailoring treatments based on genetic data.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Effective leaders acknowledge these diverse reactions, tailoring their communication and support accordingly.—
Kotter,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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These two energies seduced me to find womxn who, through their artistic work, were open to rebellious acts such as publishing art books on essential topics.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Secretary of State's Office, which is in charge of collecting and publishing disclosure reports, did not require groups to submit the same, standard disclosure form.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The driver who takes you into the park is putting his kids through school.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Always air-dry liners rather than putting them in the dryer.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Editing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/editing. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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