EDITING Synonyms: 106 Similar and Opposite Words

editing

verb

present participle of edit

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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misadjusting

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Recent Examples of editing Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, reporting, editing and publishing process. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026 Whether outfitting their customized MyCareer character or editing a professional player’s sneakers, there are more athletic and lifestyle footwear options in the game than ever before. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026 But this interview only required light editing for brevity and clarity. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 The film features cinematography by Arlene Muller and editing by Rodrigo Ramos Estrada. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026 Just don't think this replaces dedicated, professional photo editing software. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. — Jane Imbody, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Aug. 2026 All the technical work of the camera and sound and lighting and what might be happening with editing later. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 Because the watermark is embedded in the word choice itself, detection is more reliable with larger samples of text, whereas shorter passages and grammar and copy editing are unlikely to carry the watermark. — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for editing

Verb

Recent researchers have proposed revising the rule to focus solely on humidity and precipitation and to exclude temperature as a determining factor.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy is revising downward its GDP growth forecast in 2026 due to the impact of Russian attacks, which have restricted exports, especially grain through Black Sea ports.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of revising

Verb

As more homes become available in many markets, sellers are increasingly adjusting prices to attract qualified buyers heading into the fall homebuying season.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
The 49ers have been Down Under for more than a week, adjusting their body clocks in the traditional manner and winning over thousands of Aussie fans who appreciate their commitment to the historic moment.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of adjusting

Verb

Now apply that to everything else that a student might do in an educational setting, from reading comprehension to reasoning to critical thinking to even making friends.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
Keep reading for some helpful tips that make hiking with your dog fun and worry-free.

— Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of reading

Verb

His novel Dissolution, is currently in development at Sony Pictures with Eric Heisserer adapting and Chronology and Temple Hill producing.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Binge’s novel Dissolution is currently in development at Sony Pictures with Eric Heisserer adapting and Chronology and Temple Hill co-producing.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of adapting

Verb

Weiss has been reworking CBS News’ broadcast lineup, plucking Tony Dokoupil from the program for the Evening News slot, and most recently overhauling 60 Minutes under new executive producer Nick Bilton.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
Rather than reworking dishes every few weeks, the kitchen lets the produce dictate the experience.

— Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of reworking

Verb

One subject, the podcaster Andrew Gold, begins tailoring his content to anti-woke audiences, racking up huge numbers by playing to the preexisting grievances of his angry followers.

— Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026
Chris Finch has a lot of work to do in tailoring an offense to maximize this team’s strengths.

— Law Murray, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of tailoring

Verb

D4vd's principal recording and entertainment company and his music-publishing company are also named in the suit.

— Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026
To hear editor-in-chief Mickey (Jake Lacy) tell it, publishing a literary magazine isn’t just a matter of writing, editing, designing art, selling ad space.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of publishing

Verb

But if not, there’s nothing wrong with playing an experienced guy such as Fowler and not putting Lindstein in a position to fail.

— Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The ratios offer a little more room for expenses by putting a little less toward savings than the longstanding gold standard, the 50/30/20 budget.

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026