EDITING (OUT) Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

editing (out)

verb

present participle of edit (out)

as in deleting

to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it anything potentially offensive or disturbing was edited out of the newsletter before it was mailed

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However, because agentic systems can execute actions independently, an error can become a severe operational failure, such as authorizing fraudulent transactions or deleting mission-critical databases.

— Barney Krishnan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
González recommends deleting it immediately, running a security scan, keeping an eye on your transactions, and reporting the incident to your local consumer protection office or the police.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026

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From premium noise-canceling headphones to budget-friendly wireless earbuds, these are the standout offers still active right now.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026
The same goes for pedestrians, who increasingly are glued to phones and engrossed in noise-canceling headphones.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

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