1
as in revised
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 adjusted
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 edited
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 July 2026
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
They may be edited for clarity and reprinting in whole or in part in Variety publications.
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Carole Horst,
Variety,
4 July 2026
The other four made minor changes; it was then edited by Congress.
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The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
4 July 2026
Aguirre’s interviews are carefully edited with bleeps, censoring the ‘cabr—s’, the ‘hijos de p—s’ and ‘carambas’.
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Colin Millar,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
The following interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
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Todd Gilchrist,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
Our conversation has been edited and condensed.
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Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
24 June 2026
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 July 2026
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
They may be edited for clarity and reprinting in whole or in part in Variety publications.
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Carole Horst,
Variety,
4 July 2026
The other four made minor changes; it was then edited by Congress.
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The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
4 July 2026
Aguirre’s interviews are carefully edited with bleeps, censoring the ‘cabr—s’, the ‘hijos de p—s’ and ‘carambas’.
—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
The following interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
—
Todd Gilchrist,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
Our conversation has been edited and condensed.
—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edited
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The Sacramento Police Department investigated 36 homicides, 20% fewer than the 45 in 2024, a total that was revised after several victims died in 2025 from crimes committed in prior years.
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The initial June count was revised lower in each of the past four years.
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Several communities in the Pittsburgh area have adjusted their trash pickup times as the region is bracing for a heat wave with temperatures and heat indexes expected to be near 100 degrees this week.
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The difference is that this time, they’re being received by institutions who have recognized the market creators built for themselves and adjusted their approach accordingly.
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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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Google has openly opposed the DMA, calling for the law to be reworked.
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Natividad's great-great-great grandfather adapted and so did his descendants ‒ withstanding every new attempt to erase their language, culture or traditions.
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So much so that more books are being adapted into streaming content than ever before.
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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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Each family member receives personalized consultations and treatments tailored to their stage of life and health priorities, whether that relates to stress management, mobility, nutrition, sleep or emotional wellbeing.
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.
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Amid news of the investigation, TMZ published footage from a 2023 incident involving the former couple, in which Paul was seen yelling and throwing chairs at Mortensen while a child was nearby.
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As the book published, the two wanted to know the fates of some of the US pilots lost in combat in Thailand, including McKinney.
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That dwarfed the offerings of Morocco, which had no existing stadiums that conformed to tournament specifications and would need to spend upwards of $15 billion to prepare for a World Cup.
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Those interested in 529 savings plans should beware that not all states have fully conformed their income tax codes to the federal code.
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