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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
Slovak also edits six works of poetry every year under the Penguin Poets imprint.
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Paul Slovak
september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
That said, the screen should still be fine for basic photo edits such as cropping, resizing, and global changes to brightness, contrast, and/or saturation.
—PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2025
Users can accomplish complex, multi‑step edits such as changing attire, blending multiple images, or reimagining scenes, all through natural language prompts.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Following the 2024 presidential election, edits comparing debates past and present became popular, with some social media users lamenting how the tone of political debates had changed.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
When Johnson proposed edits to the agreement’s language, Colvin withdrew the offer.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Bucking convention at every turn, Welles skipped around chronology freely, using inventive dissolves and edits to move the viewer back and forth in time.
—John Semley, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Amy McDaniel edits stories about criminal justice, breaking news and education for the Star-Telegram.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2025
Gary Stix, senior editor of mind and brain topics 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, 30 Jan. 2025
Paul Slovak
september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
That said, the screen should still be fine for basic photo edits such as cropping, resizing, and global changes to brightness, contrast, and/or saturation.
—PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2025
Users can accomplish complex, multi‑step edits such as changing attire, blending multiple images, or reimagining scenes, all through natural language prompts.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Following the 2024 presidential election, edits comparing debates past and present became popular, with some social media users lamenting how the tone of political debates had changed.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
When Johnson proposed edits to the agreement’s language, Colvin withdrew the offer.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Bucking convention at every turn, Welles skipped around chronology freely, using inventive dissolves and edits to move the viewer back and forth in time.
—John Semley, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Amy McDaniel edits stories about criminal justice, breaking news and education for the Star-Telegram.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2025
Gary Stix, senior editor of mind and brain topics 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, 30 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edits
Verb
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Her loves, her battles, and her relentless pursuit of recognition unfold against the birth of modern cinema, the show’s synopsis reads.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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The city’s fireworks code reads like a laundry list of excessive fines.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Emery adjusts for certain matches.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Regarding the digestive side effects, the doctor said the medications do slow down the GI tract, but it's been shown that the body adjusts to that over time.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trust grows when technology adapts to users, not the other way around.—
Munkhtuya Rentsenbat,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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And the fourth-gen Google Nest Learning Thermostat, discounted by 37%, smartly adapts to your schedule while keeping your home comfortable and energy bills lower.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In addition to that particular month’s jobs information, the report also revises up or down the previous two months’ jobs totals.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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On June 30, the EPA issued an interim final rule for national emission standards for integrated iron and steel manufacturing facilities, which revises all 2025 and 2026 compliance dates for standards to April 3, 2027, according to EPA documents.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The company tailors its offerings to meet diverse consumer needs, often through smaller pack sizes, localized flavors, and affordable formats.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Whether designing Tribeca apartments or Florida beach houses, the firm tailors its interiors to the location and architecture of the home.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But that’s just the start, Moon adds that the mattress uses zone pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to his body and helps with circulation.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Aug. 2025
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The oversized chair is ideal for patio, decks, or poolside spaces, and it’s filled with high-density foam that conforms to your body position to offer comfortable support for long-term sitting and relaxing.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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If Void Crew is about managing the chaos, Bridge Crew was about maintaining order, which suits the franchise.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, drawing artists or others needing aesthetic control over their lines and writings may want to choose a pencil with the point thickness that suits their needs best.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Forbes publishes a variety of rankings, including the best employers and the richest people.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Today, Vintage publishes the trade paperback edition.—
Paul Slovak
September 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Edits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edits. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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