subediting

Definition of subeditingnext
present participle of subedit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for subediting
Verb
  • After reading the blow-by-blow account spelled out in those texts, on October 16, 2023, investigators took action.
    Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
  • A student who had asked AI for a chapter summary instead of reading the chapter might get the broad strokes, but there is a strong chance that the one specific detail the quiz will ask about did not make it into the summary, Buck said.
    Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Deploying some zone defense, Denver scraped by for five minutes, outscoring the Warriors by two before subbing Jokic and Watson back in together.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Good morning, features editor Matt Heimer here, subbing for Alexei.
    Matthew Heimer, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • After 10 to 20 passes, repeat the same process on the ceramic polishing rods, if the sharpener has them.
    Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The program acts almost like a navigation map for individuals intent on entering the sector, from polishing resumes to grasping industry dynamics.
    William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Keep it light and clever, yet commit to a piece long enough to actually wrap it, whether that means editing your podcast or rehearsing your lines once.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Subediting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subediting. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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