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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2
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
This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for length and clarity.
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Scarlett Harris, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
The new app allows creators to organize project ideas, shoot and edit video, and access insights about content.
—Zach Vallese, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
This interview has been edited for clarity and length.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2025
This conversation has been edited for length, clarity and continuity.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Scarlett Harris, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
The new app allows creators to organize project ideas, shoot and edit video, and access insights about content.
—Zach Vallese, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
This interview has been edited for clarity and length.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2025
This conversation has been edited for length, clarity and continuity.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edit
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Francis had previously revised and simplified the funeral rites that would be used upon his death, according to The Associated Press.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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The list in theory can be revised, with other countries added to it or the current ones removed, depending on these somewhat opaque evaluations.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The post resonated with many developers who felt the company had sacrificed quality, choosing to artificially cap capabilities rather than adjusting their pricing model to reflect true costs.—
Andrew Filev,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The federal government argues the states can adjust their individual budgets.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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Keep reading for a deep dive into Bezos’s splashy property portfolio.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
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Please read Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options at https://www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Business leaders must be comfortable with continuously adapting strategies to leverage AI advancements.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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And the future belongs to those who are willing to adapt, learn, and lead.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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However, it was reworked entirely as a standalone series without connection to the Liev Schreiber-starrer.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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But as it was developed further, it was reworked into its own standalone story.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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Anew Fitness removes these barriers by providing certified trainers who specialize in senior fitness, guiding participants through workouts tailored to their abilities.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Focus On Thoughtful Communication C-level leaders should analyze when communication is best received, considering timing, topic and delivery style, to tailor messaging for impact.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Video published by the Poughkeepsie Fire Department shows a family, identified by ABC News as Lisa Davis and her two grandchildren, walking down Academy Street in the upstate New York town just after 1:30 p.m. ET on April 19.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2025
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This entails: Buying the May 30 $470 put @ $19.50 Selling the May 30 $520 put @ $42.20 The maximum reward is $2270 if META is above $5520 at expiration.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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Part of this different tweak reflects longer life expectancies, which puts more pressure on an investment portfolio to deliver sound results over time.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Edit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edit. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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