as in editing
to remove objectionable parts from
the producers were told that they would have to censor their movie if they wanted a PG rating
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Recent Examples of censoring
Moreover, Southerners sought to prevent the spread of abolitionist ideas by censoring the mail and asking northern state governments to silence antislavery organizations.
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Johann Neem / Made By History, TIME, 2 Jan. 2025
But a recent study from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression shows there are many professors who are self-censoring — especially among moderates and conservatives.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2024
Chinese authorities tightly control information about such attacks, censoring videos and eyewitness accounts on social media while releasing only minimal details, often hours after the events occur.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Fight against internet censorship There's a myriad of reasons, ranging from political to economic, that countries use to justify censoring certain apps and websites.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
Schmitt, the former Missouri attorney general who helped engineer a lawsuit accusing the Biden administration of censoring conservatives with the help of social media platforms, sent the letter to Schumer on Thursday.
—Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
Mace is among several conservatives who have claimed social media platforms are censoring their content and viewpoints.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 6 Dec. 2024
Guadagnino was unfazed, suggesting that censoring things only makes people want to see them more.
—Rich Juzwiak, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
The admittance was a win for House Republicans, many of whom have accused major tech companies of censoring conservative viewpoints.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
Johann Neem / Made By History, TIME, 2 Jan. 2025
But a recent study from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression shows there are many professors who are self-censoring — especially among moderates and conservatives.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2024
Chinese authorities tightly control information about such attacks, censoring videos and eyewitness accounts on social media while releasing only minimal details, often hours after the events occur.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Fight against internet censorship There's a myriad of reasons, ranging from political to economic, that countries use to justify censoring certain apps and websites.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
Schmitt, the former Missouri attorney general who helped engineer a lawsuit accusing the Biden administration of censoring conservatives with the help of social media platforms, sent the letter to Schumer on Thursday.
—Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
Mace is among several conservatives who have claimed social media platforms are censoring their content and viewpoints.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 6 Dec. 2024
Guadagnino was unfazed, suggesting that censoring things only makes people want to see them more.
—Rich Juzwiak, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
The admittance was a win for House Republicans, many of whom have accused major tech companies of censoring conservative viewpoints.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for censoring
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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
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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
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Exposure to direct sunlight or high temperatures can cause squash to ripen too quickly, shortening its shelf life.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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One of the most difficult parts of wedding planning is shortening the guest list.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Although many might think of it as the ultimate data-gobbling corporation, Google is actually on something of a data-deleting purge right now.Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office is launching an investigation into employees’ use of Google Chat after critics claimed the auto-deleting messages allowed officials to bypass their own policy and the California Public Records Act.Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Censoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/censoring. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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