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as in reads
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 adjusts
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 edits
Besides being the literal voice of beer in America, Holl edits content on All About Beer and is a frequent contributor to many publications, including bringing beer to readers of non-beer publications such as Craft Spirits Magazine and Wine Enthusiast.
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Don Tse, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Creators can set clear limits upfront, such as including a certain amount of rounds of reshoots edits in the base rate and charging extra beyond that.
—Kristen Bousquet, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Iain edits the Midas List Europe, Midas Seed and Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe Technology.
—Iain Martin, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
In Jefferson Parish, local propositions include a home rule charter amendment that edits an employment definition for some parish workers, and a security tax for a Stonebridge crime prevention district.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
Gary Stix, senior editor of mind and brain at Scientific American, edits and reports on emerging advances that have propelled brain science to the forefront of the biological sciences.
—Gary Stix, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2024
The piece included screenshots of Wikipedia edits as well as Dickinson’s trail to Herron and Holt.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 27 Sep. 2024
Don Tse, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Creators can set clear limits upfront, such as including a certain amount of rounds of reshoots edits in the base rate and charging extra beyond that.
—Kristen Bousquet, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Iain edits the Midas List Europe, Midas Seed and Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe Technology.
—Iain Martin, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
In Jefferson Parish, local propositions include a home rule charter amendment that edits an employment definition for some parish workers, and a security tax for a Stonebridge crime prevention district.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
Gary Stix, senior editor of mind and brain at Scientific American, edits and reports on emerging advances that have propelled brain science to the forefront of the biological sciences.
—Gary Stix, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2024
The piece included screenshots of Wikipedia edits as well as Dickinson’s trail to Herron and Holt.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 27 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edits
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This morning’s must reads This Latino Republican flipped a deep-blue California Assembly district.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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The recipe reads like someone trying to remember what’s in a Vieux Carre but keeps mixing it up with a Sazerac.Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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Founded in 2016 in Ontario, by CEO Manmeet Maggu and CTO Rahul Udasi to assist Maggu’s nephew, Trexo customizes each brace’s gait to the user and adjusts it over time.Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
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This calculation takes into account your highest 35 years of earnings, adjusts them for inflation and calculates your Social Security monthly benefit at your full retirements age.Thomas Hager, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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This is because if the balloon’s size is not made incrementally larger, the stomach adapts to its presence and stops sending its satiety signals to the brain.New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
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Imagine having a personal tennis coach who never gets tired, always hits the perfect shot, adapts to your skill level and is available 24/7.Fox News Staff, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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They’re designed with a high-rise waist, flattering stretchy fabric that conforms to the shape of your curves, and a trendy flare hem that shows off your shoes.Averi Baudler, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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That’s thanks to a layer of foam, which conforms to the shape of your ear (and seven different earpiece sizes).Emily Abbate, SELF, 14 Oct. 2024
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Ever since its debut on the platform on November 8, the film has been on the list that Netflix publishes every week.Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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While product development and the retail expansion are of growing importance, producing sophisticated content remains central to the company, which publishes around 100 titles each year.Sandra Salibian, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, France’s government collapse puts Marine Le Pen, head of the country’s far-right National Rally, in her best position yet to make a major play for power.Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But as Daniel Goleman writes in his book Social Intelligence, in a society that puts too much emphasis on individualism, the power of the social brain often gets suppressed and overlooked.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Edits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edits. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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