1
as in to revise
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 to adjust
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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Dana Taylor, USA Today, 26 May 2026
This interview has been condensed and lightly edited for clarity.
—Derek Thompson, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
The following interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 26 May 2026
This conversation has been edited for length, clarity and continuity.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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Dana Taylor, USA Today, 26 May 2026
This interview has been condensed and lightly edited for clarity.
—Derek Thompson, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
The following interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 26 May 2026
This conversation has been edited for length, clarity and continuity.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edit
Verb
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The legislation revising the districts would set a new congressional primary for August.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The death toll was revised from earlier reports by state broadcaster CCTV that had put the death toll at 90.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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The supply and demand parameters have to be adjusted to a conscious mean.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Immediately, some Southern states adjusted their primaries to give them time to change voting districts.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Officers tracked down the Avalanche using license plate-reading cameras and learned it was registered to Camargo Madrigal.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
Verb
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During live exercises, pilots are challenged by Draken's Phantom Sky range control system, which creates simulated air defenses that respond, adapt, and react to pilot inputs in real time.—
David Szondy
May 24,
New Atlas,
24 May 2026
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Organizations are constantly adapting to social and economic change, which means the skills needed inside them also need to keep shifting over time.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Across the major houses, a new guard of creative directors is reshaping luxury through a different approach to daytime dressing, digging into house archives and brand DNA and reworking familiar staples like trench coats, tweed, cocktail dresses and silk slips.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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Standard approaches involve reworking the electrolyte — the medium ions travel through inside the cell.—
Deena Theresa,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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The company has developed structured training programs tailored to different roles, helping employees understand how to apply AI in their daily work.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Whether for late-night meals, romantic settings or rooftop lounges — consumers are willing to pay for atmospheres tailored to specific occasions.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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Excerpted from The Soccer 100 by Oliver Kay & James Horncastle with The Athletic Soccer Staff, published by William Morrow.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Mecum hasn’t published an auction estimate, but the vehicle seems certain to fetch top dollar considering its pedigree.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
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Featuring a drawstring waist and double side seams, these low-rise jeans put a playful twist on Hargitay’s wide-leg style.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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For this reason, try to put your hummingbird food far from other bird feeders and, if possible, position several hummingbird feeders across your yard so aggressive hummingbirds can keep a safe space from their own kind.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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“Edit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edit. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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