edits (out)

verb

present tense third-person singular of edit (out)
as in deletes
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it anything potentially offensive or disturbing was edited out of the newsletter before it was mailed

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  1. deletes
  2. cancels
Verb
  • This immediately and irreversibly deletes all data and eSIMs stored on the device.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026
  • Codify a rule stating that when an issuer deletes or consolidates a narrative risk factor to make room for precise financial mapping, that cleanup cannot be introduced as evidence of a material omission.
    — Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of deletes
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  • Given how Netflix often cancels series after cliffhanger season 1s, this might be best for everyone involved, really.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Local immigrant rights groups are hoping Costa Mesa cancels its contract with Flock, a security hardware company known for its automatic license plate readers.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of cancels
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“Edits (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edits%20%28out%29. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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