expurgated

verb

past tense of expurgate
as in censored
to remove objectionable parts from the newspaper had to expurgate the expletive-laden speech that the criminal made upon being sentenced to life imprisonment

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  1. censored
  2. edited
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  • Like many women writers of the nineteenth century, she was censored and later forgotten.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
  • But because Twitch streams are live and not edited or censored like traditional TV programming, there are more risks involved regarding what young viewers may see onscreen.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 28 June 2026
Definition of censored
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  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    — 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.
    — KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Definition of edited
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