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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
According to Cao, stans today create their own cultural moments (memes, conspiracy theories, fan edits) and have created communities that bring likeminded peers together online.
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Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 16 Dec. 2024
All that is required is some simple HTML coding, nothing advanced about this at all, which edits the mouseover text label which is displayed next to the link being hovered over while the actual URL is displayed elsewhere.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 16 Dec. 2024
All that is required is some simple HTML coding, nothing advanced about this at all, which edits the mouseover text label which is displayed next to the link being hovered over while the actual URL is displayed elsewhere.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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.
—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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Other must reads Emergency room visits at this Loma Linda hospital are long — the third-longest duration nationwide, a Times analysis found.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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Already, Chokepoints reads less like a prescription for the future than a celebration of the past.—
Henry Farrell,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Dec. 2024
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At least in the short run, this diluting might potentially have negative effects on the price per share as the market adjusts to the extra shares.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Keep Original Shape is another setting that adjusts how much AI can modify a design’s original shape that’s been created in Art Text.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Regular assessment of system performance, collection of user feedback and identification of optimization areas can help ensure the ERP consistently delivers value and adapts to evolving operational requirements.—
Cory McNeley,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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This woefully misunderstood chick flick adapts seasonal George Michael lyrics into a bizarre romance.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
25 Dec. 2024
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With a solid gang, Mufasa conforms to a typical journey of misfits.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Dec. 2024
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This shoe stretches and conforms to your foot with wear.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
21 Nov. 2024
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The Bee publishes weekly updates on health inspections across Sacramento County.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Jan. 2025
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Although Eisen may not be a host on Shuster’s podcast, What the Football publishes the video format of its episode on The Rich Eisen Show’s YouTube channel.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
People.com,
2 Jan. 2025
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Hughes says the study puts the political attention on this group into perspective.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2025
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Mitigating the risk is critical, which puts password practices in the spotlight.—
Mike Wilson,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Edits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edits. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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