1
as in revising
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 adjusting
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 editing
Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length.
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Sophie Todd is series editing with Emily Hirst producing.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Core features include writing tools for blog posts, summaries, and social content, along with keyword research and editing capabilities.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
The Society for Editing, a national group of editing professionals, educators and students.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The digital portrait was created using AI and photo-editing techniques designed to translate skeletal and archaeological data into a realistic human likeness.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The digital portrait was created using artificial intelligence and photo-editing techniques designed to translate skeletal and archaeological data into a realistic human likeness.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The daunting part is editing down that plethora of material, but Ken was left to that, mostly.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
And editing, as anyone with taste understands, is where elegance lives.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Sophie Todd is series editing with Emily Hirst producing.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Core features include writing tools for blog posts, summaries, and social content, along with keyword research and editing capabilities.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
The Society for Editing, a national group of editing professionals, educators and students.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The digital portrait was created using AI and photo-editing techniques designed to translate skeletal and archaeological data into a realistic human likeness.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The digital portrait was created using artificial intelligence and photo-editing techniques designed to translate skeletal and archaeological data into a realistic human likeness.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The daunting part is editing down that plethora of material, but Ken was left to that, mostly.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
And editing, as anyone with taste understands, is where elegance lives.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for editing
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Other states have to confront the unprecedented possibility of revising maps even as voters are casting ballots or the legal process of declaring intent to run for office has concluded.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Anne’s tenacity was emblematic of Wojcicki’s philosophy of failing fast and then revising, even if others don’t believe in you.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Start the conversation, make your point clearly, and let the response shape what happens next instead of adjusting midstream.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the clinical trials, most of these problems have been managed by adjusting the dose or adding supportive medications.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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On Saturday night, attendees at the annual White House Correspondents Dinner will thrill to the antics of Oz Pearlman, a renowned mentalist who dazzles audiences with mind-reading tricks.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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To find out what this could mean for you and how to make the most of this moment, keep reading.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2026
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While new media have become part of journalists’ everyday workflow, the constant evolution of digital platforms poses ongoing challenges in adapting to new tools and managing the pressures of constant connectivity.—
Kirstin Pellizzaro,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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The spotlight is going to be on offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and his new scheme, along with quarterback Jalen Hurts adapting to the new scheme and making improvements in 2025, but the Eagles have added explosive rookies who can create separation and make plays in the open field.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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California hit back hard by reworking its districts to flip five GOP seats in the deep-blue Golden State.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Lyra Pramuk has announced an EP reworking songs from last year’s Hymnal.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
16 Apr. 2026
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Furthermore, new media have led to an abundance of information sources and communications, which, in turn, has led to niche marketing and polarization of content, in some cases with news organizations tailoring their content to liberal or conservative audiences.—
Kirstin Pellizzaro,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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According to a Dallas College spokesperson, the Ford ASSET program is one example of the strong partnerships the school has built with local employers, tailoring curriculum to match workforce needs.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Washington Post reported last week that HHS has shelved a study CDC scientists were on the verge of publishing showing that this past winter the vaccines reduced the risk of needing emergency care or hospitalization for Covid by 50%.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
27 Apr. 2026
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Dollison continued editing and publishing populist newspapers such as the Alliance Voice, the Clay County Progress, the Paragould Democrat, the Paragould Press and the Walnut Ridge Telephone.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Apr. 2026
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Tucker’s starting to find his way as far as putting the barrel on the ball.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Senate Banking Committee advanced Kevin Warsh’s nomination along party lines on Wednesday, putting him on track for confirmation before Powell’s term as chair ends May 15.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Editing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/editing. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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