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as in revised
to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating
the publisher edited a new version of its best-selling school dictionary
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as in adjusted
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
the restaurant chef has edited several of his gourmet dishes for preparation by the home cook
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Recent Examples of edited
This interview has been edited for clarity and concision.
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Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
This interview has been edited and condensed.
—Max Gao, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Letters will be edited for clarity and length.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
For example, a photo showing the front of the car can be edited to show its side.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
It was reviewed and edited by our journalists.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
The following interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2026
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, 22 Apr. 2026
The conversation has been edited for clarity and brevity.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
This interview has been edited and condensed.
—Max Gao, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Letters will be edited for clarity and length.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
For example, a photo showing the front of the car can be edited to show its side.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
It was reviewed and edited by our journalists.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
The following interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2026
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, 22 Apr. 2026
The conversation has been edited for clarity and brevity.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edited
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In a different world, perhaps Liverpool’s success a year earlier would have been revised, with focus shifting towards Dalglish’s brilliance as a player rather than a manager.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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In its current form, Force of Nature features a longer chassis and revised riding position, helping Sykes better support himself under extreme loads.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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The film came in nearly $30 million ahead of projections and its domestic haul sets a new record for the biggest opening ever for a biographical film, surpassing Oppenheimer’s $80 million debut (not adjusted for inflation).—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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Though again, this data has not been adjusted for regional differences in cost of living.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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Director Antoine Fuqua and screenwriter John Logan reworked the movie to conclude in 1988, before any accusations were made.—
Jake Coyle,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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This reportedly led to major reshoots, with the film's third act needing to be extensively reworked.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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ReelShort has since adapted the story into a soccer romance in Spanish and a baseball drama in Japan.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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When selecting plants like beans, cucumbers, and tomatoes, look for determinate or bush-type plants—these varieties stay small and are well-adapted to containers.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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View Offers Or register for a free account to read just this article.—
Mark O’Connell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
NIa Bowers,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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IndieWire debuts the trailer exclusively below ahead of the June 26 release of a movie that feels expressly tailored for the summer season.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
23 Apr. 2026
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When Benedict Nicolson published a seminal monograph on the artist in 1968, his subtitle was Painter of Light.—
Julian Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Research published last year on Japanese nursing homes found that robot adoption reduced worker quit rates and was associated with better care quality.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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According to a person with knowledge of the situation, Foster’s dual roles were reviewed by the National Football League Players Association to make sure the situation conformed with the NFLPA’s regulations governing contract advisors.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Sharpe said traditionally French cuisine has been looked at as the standard, and chefs have conformed to fit that standard.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Edited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edited. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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