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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This conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity and length.
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Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Today’s edition of 5 Things AM was edited and produced by CNN’s Andrew Torgan.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Another new feature is an AI-powered editing tool.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
This conversation has been edited for length, clarity and continuity.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Today’s edition of 5 Things AM was edited and produced by CNN’s Andrew Torgan.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Another new feature is an AI-powered editing tool.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
This conversation has been edited for length, clarity and continuity.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edit
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The order also directs CDPHE to collaborate with other state agencies and offices to identify and remove barriers to vaccination, ensure state health insurance plans and Medicaid cover COVID-19 vaccines and review and revise rules to ensure pharmacies can provide COVID-19 vaccines.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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The company has revised its September security update and all eligible phones will now receive the fix.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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By integrating tariff data with sales performance, market trends, and regulatory frameworks, Rensi can pinpoint inefficiencies, detect policy misalignments, and recommend corrective actions—ranging from renegotiating supplier terms to adjusting pricing strategies.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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That’s because congressional pay for rank-and-file members hasn’t been adjusted since 2009.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The first sentence has something like 31 words and takes a while to say, let alone read and digest.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Keep reading to get the full story on HRT and Alzheimer’s, and learn what this means for you.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
15 Sep. 2025
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The story was also adapted as a Gene Barry feature film in 1958 and Tom Cruise’s version directed by Steven Spielberg in 2005.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Teammates have lauded both his skill set and ability to quickly adapt to coach Kyle Shanahan’s system as well as his presence in the locker room.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Reiss’ script was a Black List find that either wasn’t reworked enough by committee or so sanded down in the studio churn that all personality was drained in the process.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Sep. 2025
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Months later, in early September, Drake reworked the cut and shared it with the world, changing things slightly and adding a verse.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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That includes a subdivision map dividing the property into six lots and a request to replace the current zoning with a custom zoning plan tailored to The Village.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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These meal plans are made with human-grade ingredients and tailored to your pup’s unique dietary needs and preferences.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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His obituary had also not yet been published by the funeral home.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The study is published in the journal Science.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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But Karl Maybach’s greatest contribution to the wonders of European civilization were his enormously powerful diesel engines that gave birth to the very first high-speed trains of Europe, emphatically putting steam trains out of business.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Studies put misread rates between 10% and 35%, depending on conditions.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Edit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edit. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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