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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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
The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.
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Ryan J. Rusak,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
These milestones demonstrate that the past is colored and edited by the preoccupations of the present.
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George F. Will,
Washington Post,
3 July 2026
The digital version was written by Majd Al-Waheidi and edited by Treye Green.
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Michel Martin,
NPR,
3 July 2026
The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.
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Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
2 July 2026
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Ryan J. Rusak,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
These milestones demonstrate that the past is colored and edited by the preoccupations of the present.
—
George F. Will,
Washington Post,
3 July 2026
The digital version was written by Majd Al-Waheidi and edited by Treye Green.
—
Michel Martin,
NPR,
3 July 2026
The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.
—
Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edit
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But the same facility also hired a new maintenance supervisor, revised its inspection schedule and replaced aging sensor hardware during the same period.
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Japan will revise its defense and security documents by December, which could further increase its defense budget.
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Organizers of celebrations months in the making had to adjust or cancel activities entirely as much of the East Coast sweltered under heat that approached and in many cases surpassed triple digits.
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State and local policymakers should do what’s in the public’s best interest and adjust their alcohol taxation accordingly.
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Anyone who thinks that the differences between these sects are minor is invited to read about the wars, massacres and persecutions that erupted between them in the 16th and 17th centuries.
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Others may miss the warmth of a person who can read the room, handle a strange request or help when something goes wrong.
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This game preserves the difficulty of coming up with an elaborate, consistent false narrative on the spot, and the challenge of adapting that narrative on the fly when other players present convincing (and sometimes fake) counter-evidence.
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Organizations that approach this thoughtfully, measure outcomes carefully, and remain willing to adapt will be in the best position to determine whether a four-day workweek truly works for their business long-term.
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Today, denim is getting a new influx of American talent thanks to brands like B Sides, a tiny label in upstate New York that takes selvage fabric and reworks it into new patchwork cuts.
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Mecklenburg County’s history with emissions testing The General Assembly proposed review of the EPA law, would allow the SIP to be reworked in order to exclude Mecklenburg County from the emissions program.
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Staff members assess each child's needs and tailor the lessons accordingly.
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They’re also suited for specific boating environments, with canoeing most frequently seen in rivers, lakes, and shallower waters while sailboats are more tailored for wider distances and uses.
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The agency recently published a draft of a new plan to address the safety of train crossings in Missouri.
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Afterpay data published last year in Fortune found that more than half of Gen Z consumers report an aversion to credit cards, with 63% switching to alternative payment methods as a result — making BNPL the de facto checkout tool for the generation Amazon most wants to own.
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In addition to the fear of deportation, the ruling puts thousands of immigrants at risk of losing their work authorization and their jobs, according to a Haitian-American journalist.
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That lawsuit, in part, accuses City Attorney Miko Brown of pushing airport officials to investigate a charter airline's safety record -- not because of genuine safety concerns, but to create legal cover for a city council vote that put $90 million in federal grant money at risk.
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“Edit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edit. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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