edit out
phrasal verb
edited out; editing out; edits out
: to remove (something, such as an unwanted word or scene) while preparing something to be seen, used, published, etc.
They edited out the scene.
Write freely. You can always edit things out later.
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The jabs at the tween were quickly edited out of the sketch with Myers writing a letter of apology to Chelsea and her family.
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Shannon Carlin, TIME, 15 Feb. 2025
An episode of Doctor Who that originally featured Huw Edwards has been restored to BBC iPlayer after six months with the disgraced news presenter edited out.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
For context, when Naughty Dog released trailers to promote the Part II video game, the studio edited out characters from certain scenes to preserve the surprises.
—EW.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Otherwise, the Gallery needs a network connection to edit out objects and generate new backgrounds.
—PCMAG, 29 Jan. 2025
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Shannon Carlin, TIME, 15 Feb. 2025
An episode of Doctor Who that originally featured Huw Edwards has been restored to BBC iPlayer after six months with the disgraced news presenter edited out.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
For context, when Naughty Dog released trailers to promote the Part II video game, the studio edited out characters from certain scenes to preserve the surprises.
—EW.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Otherwise, the Gallery needs a network connection to edit out objects and generate new backgrounds.
—PCMAG, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Edit out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edit%20out. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
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