as in to review
to look for and correct mistakes in (a written or printed piece of writing)
He proofread the essay carefully.
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Visit the career development office at your college/university, where staff can review and proofread your resume and provide ideas, feedback, and support.
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Micki Meyer, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
This triggers a pathway called mismatch repair (MMR), a process through which the cell proofreads the DNA and corrects mismatches.
—Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Those tasks include a wide variety of responsible, confidential and complex clerical duties; compiling, typing and proofreading documents; compiling and maintaining confidential materials; and responding to inquiries.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The committee spent four months categorizing, typing, and then proofreading 750 handwritten recipes to create the manuscript.
—Adrian Miller, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
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Micki Meyer, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
This triggers a pathway called mismatch repair (MMR), a process through which the cell proofreads the DNA and corrects mismatches.
—Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Those tasks include a wide variety of responsible, confidential and complex clerical duties; compiling, typing and proofreading documents; compiling and maintaining confidential materials; and responding to inquiries.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The committee spent four months categorizing, typing, and then proofreading 750 handwritten recipes to create the manuscript.
—Adrian Miller, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proofread
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The City Council directed the city auditor to review its contracts with the Greater Kansas City Coalition to End Homelessness, an agency that has received city funds to support efforts around homelessness.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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The Psyche team is also coordinating its observations during the flyby with those of the Mars orbiters that are accustomed to studying the Red Planet all the time.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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Research money to study the only hantavirus transmitted from person to person — the same strain that broke out on the cruise ship — dried up.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The trappings of romance are fantasy — but the emotion that leads people to reread a book?—
Eloisa James,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Please reread the Constitution and brush up on the section about co-equal branches of government.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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Add a touch of Field’s style to your wardrobe with these dress pants at Amazon, and keep reading for even more options starting at $26.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Water refill stations are prevalent throughout the resort, and guests are provided with complimentary refillable, NFC-friendly water bottles (scan the app to keep track of refills and assess environmental impact).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Others lingered near the bar, clutching cocktails and scanning the room before finally introducing themselves to strangers.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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“Proofread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proofread. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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