1
as in to revise
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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2
as in to adjust
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 edit
Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.
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Karin Wulf / Made By History, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
This article has been edited to include statements from Gibson and Voight.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Editor's note: Interview has been edited for length and clarity.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Editor’s note: Quotes have been lightly edited for length and clarity.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Karin Wulf / Made By History, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
This article has been edited to include statements from Gibson and Voight.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Editor's note: Interview has been edited for length and clarity.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Editor’s note: Quotes have been lightly edited for length and clarity.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edit
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In response to the backlash, the school revised its plans to reduce the impact on green spaces by focusing development on the western side of the park.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
15 Jan. 2025
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This has become a sadly familiar situation, as both the 2021 and 2022 Grammys were also dramatically revised, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2025
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By adjusting exercises, people can still benefit from the core strengthening, balance, and flexibility improvements Pilates offers while avoiding unnecessary strain or discomfort.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
21 Jan. 2025
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For perspective, only six reigning champions in the last quarter century have committed as much as nine figures toward the defense of a title, with the number rising to seven because adjusting for inflation pushes the post-2000 Yankees into the group.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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For more, read Ben’s piece on how Unrivaled became a welcome alternative to going overseas in the offseason.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 Jan. 2025
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These insights can inform smarter business decisions and help adapt to changing industry dynamics.—
Pete First,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The good news here is that America adapts all the time to face security challenges.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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After Musk weighed in against a spending deal late last year, spurring Republicans to rework their bill, Democrats warned that an unelected billionaire was essentially acting like the president.—
Jess Bidgood,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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But other companies also use Red 3 to color a wide variety of products, from drinks to vegetarian meats, and will be forced to rework their recipes.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Machine learning will dynamically tailor content, visuals and offers to individual preferences.—
Dani Nadel,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Features like personalized recommendations, natural photo searches and contextual app suggestions are tailored to individual usage patterns without exposing sensitive to external servers.—
Thomas Westerholm,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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In a 2017 review of 34 studies published in Advances in Preventive Medicine, 29 found exercise improves both the quantity and quality of sleep.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
16 Jan. 2025
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The researchers’ findings were published today in the journal Science.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
16 Jan. 2025
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Readying For The Next Wave No doubt, there will be many who put and keep mediocre AI tools on the market.—
Peter Guagenti,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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In a separate development, the news comes a day after Adams’ preliminary budget plan left off $112 million currently allocated for 3-K, a move that could put thousands of early childhood seats at risk of being eliminated by the summer.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Edit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edit. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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