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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2
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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Recent Examples of edit
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Editor’s note: Questions were lightly edited for clarity and brevity.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The following has been edited and shortened for clarity.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2025
Our conversation has been condensed and lightly edited for clarity.
—Ben Tinker, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Editor’s note: Questions were lightly edited for clarity and brevity.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The following has been edited and shortened for clarity.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2025
Our conversation has been condensed and lightly edited for clarity.
—Ben Tinker, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edit
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If elected, Valencia said her goals are to work to revise the budget, making communication seamless and providing more staff for mental health services.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Goldman Sachs this week revised its year-end target for gold prices to $3,300, up from $3,100, underscoring how the yellow metal’s rise this year is expected to last amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Freaky Friday was based on Mary Rodgers’ 1972 novel, and earned $160 million globally, not adjusted for inflation.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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Federal rules allow hospitals to report an estimate, a price range, or a historical rate for their services, while health plans can adjust prices based on factors like the severity of the case, the length of treatment, and a patient’s age.—
Daniel Chang,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Throughout the night, Booker read letters from constituents worried about losing access to affordable health care, emphasizing that these concerns were not abstract but deeply personal for millions of people.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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The New Jersey Democrat at times read letters from constituents affected by actions by the administrations in its opening months.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Gilead follow-up series will adapt Margaret Atwood’s 2019 novel of the same name and see Ann Dowd returning as Aunt Lydia, with Handmaid’s Tale star Elisabeth Moss executive producing.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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Entrepreneurs who embrace curiosity, are willing to ask questions, to evolve, to adapt, to push boundaries, and to embrace new solutions, will be successful.—
Margot Machol Bisnow,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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In other words, some storms on Jupiter can leave behind a fingerprint, reworking the whole chemical makeup of the planet's atmosphere.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The case of the new Royale Paris has been reworked.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Imagine being able to create a custom executive summary infographic in minutes, tailored to a specific audience, using automation.—
Nora Herting,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Medications, vitamins and supplements are tailored to each person’s unique needs.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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Shortly after the news published, Deadline reported that the core group of Huvane, Baum, Halls and Gelb have formed a new firm called Apex Public Relations.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Source: National Interagency Fire Center This story was originally published April 9, 2025 at 9:34 AM.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Quality control is highly inconsistent, and customer service can be…frustrating, to put it nicely.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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Plus, the act of putting a mask on in and of itself feels like peak self-care.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Edit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edit. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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