Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for copyediting
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Then, in 2024 Chamadia started reading about a new class of injectable drugs making headlines abroad.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026 -
But while Bass has taken a political hit following the Palisades fire, Zev Yaroslavsky, a former Los Angeles County supervisor and longtime political observer, cautioned against reading too much into approval ratings in a crowded field.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Her spell as a journalist included editing BBC News at Six and senior roles on Newsnight and Panorama.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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All items are subject to editing for clarity and length.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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After polishing the piece, rinse it well and wash it with dish soap and water again to ensure all the cream is removed.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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This gentle, sensitive-skin-friendly exfoliating sugar scrub helps to melt away makeup, excess oil, and buildup, all while buffing and polishing without stripping the skin.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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The hearts subbing in for rings is a wonderful touch.—
Zack Pierce,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Most of his limited playing time for Boston has come in garbage time, but the Rutgers product made a surprise early-game appearance in last Friday’s double-overtime win over Brooklyn, subbing in midway through the first quarter.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Why is Charlotte revising its vegetation laws?—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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To some degree, this will be a matter of revising previous efforts to expand access to early-childhood education.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2026
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Bradley is largely concerned with perfecting his golf game; Linda spends her off hours obsessing over the TV show Survivor.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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Prototype ideas faster than competitors While others spend weeks perfecting one piece, test twenty ideas in an afternoon.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Copyediting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copyediting. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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