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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 length.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
His answers have been lightly edited for clarity and length.
—Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Letters are edited for clarity and length.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
These interviews have been edited and condensed.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.
—Norman Ellstrand and Nathan Ellstrand / Made By History, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
These responses have been edited for length and clarity.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
The digital story was edited by Meghan Keane.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
His answers have been lightly edited for clarity and length.
—Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Letters are edited for clarity and length.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
These interviews have been edited and condensed.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.
—Norman Ellstrand and Nathan Ellstrand / Made By History, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
These responses have been edited for length and clarity.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
The digital story was edited by Meghan Keane.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edited
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In California, lottery prizes are adjusted based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 5 Jan. 2025
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Connecticut hasn’t broadly adjusted Medicaid rates for doctors who treat low-income patients since 2008.Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2025
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At Ulta Beauty Our best-selling blazer reworked in a TENCEL™ Lyocell and cotton blend.Ulta Beauty, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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The tune was reworked by the Yun Seok Cheol Trio, a renowned jazz group based in South Korea.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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The joke earned laughter and applause from the audience for Slow Horses' Smith, who adapted the Apple TV+ series from author Mick Herron's Slough House spy novels.Liza Esquibias, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Their habitats, known as gallery forests, border rivers in the Amazon basin that are seasonally flooded, creating flora adapted to the constant washing in of nutrients from river waters.Jessica Camille Aguirre, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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The bottom line In a sign of how much investors are currently worried about inflation returning, the Institute for Supply Management’s services index, an inflation reading typically secondary to more significant data points like the consumer price index, is sending shockwaves through the market.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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Send submissions here and read more Metropolitan Diary here.James Barron, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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This article was originally published by Glamour Spain.Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 5 Jan. 2025
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In photos published by DeuxMoi, a smiling Jackman is seen holding his phone up toward Burnett, 91, while sitting beside her in the theater and the rest of the audience is looking towards them.Escher Walcott, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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This has resulted in the Blackbird (a versatile square frame that pairs well with a variety of looks) and Good Night (an oversized frame best suited for bolder looks).Darryn King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Lopping pruners are best suited for material ½ inch or larger in diameter.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
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Our experts have compiled a list of the seven best online casinos in the USA, highlighting those known for their generous bonuses, extensive game selection, impressive cash out times, and much more.Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Eight food establishments in Dallas failed health inspections due to violations including live flies and roaches, according to city data compiled by the Star-Telegram.Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Jan. 2025
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This information can only be found in the license agreement itself which was also amended in 2011 when Sony fell on hard times.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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On June 20, the Canadian Parliament amended the Competition Act to regulate environmental claims in marketing in an effort to prevent greenwashing in Canada.Jon McGowan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Edited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edited. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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