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as in reads
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 adjusts
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 edits
Bucking convention at every turn, Welles skipped around chronology freely, using inventive dissolves and edits to move the viewer back and forth in time.
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John Semley, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Amy McDaniel edits stories about criminal justice, breaking news and education for the Star-Telegram.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2025
Gary Stix, senior editor of mind and brain topics at Scientific American, edits and reports on emerging advances that have propelled brain science to the forefront of the biological sciences.
—Gary Stix, Scientific American, 30 Jan. 2025
According to Cao, stans today create their own cultural moments (memes, conspiracy theories, fan edits) and have created communities that bring likeminded peers together online.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 16 Dec. 2024
All that is required is some simple HTML coding, nothing advanced about this at all, which edits the mouseover text label which is displayed next to the link being hovered over while the actual URL is displayed elsewhere.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Besides being the literal voice of beer in America, Holl edits content on All About Beer and is a frequent contributor to many publications, including bringing beer to readers of non-beer publications such as Craft Spirits Magazine and Wine Enthusiast.
—Don Tse, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Creators can set clear limits upfront, such as including a certain amount of rounds of reshoots edits in the base rate and charging extra beyond that.
—Kristen Bousquet, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Iain edits the Midas List Europe, Midas Seed and Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe Technology.
—Iain Martin, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
John Semley, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Amy McDaniel edits stories about criminal justice, breaking news and education for the Star-Telegram.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2025
Gary Stix, senior editor of mind and brain topics at Scientific American, edits and reports on emerging advances that have propelled brain science to the forefront of the biological sciences.
—Gary Stix, Scientific American, 30 Jan. 2025
According to Cao, stans today create their own cultural moments (memes, conspiracy theories, fan edits) and have created communities that bring likeminded peers together online.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 16 Dec. 2024
All that is required is some simple HTML coding, nothing advanced about this at all, which edits the mouseover text label which is displayed next to the link being hovered over while the actual URL is displayed elsewhere.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Besides being the literal voice of beer in America, Holl edits content on All About Beer and is a frequent contributor to many publications, including bringing beer to readers of non-beer publications such as Craft Spirits Magazine and Wine Enthusiast.
—Don Tse, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Creators can set clear limits upfront, such as including a certain amount of rounds of reshoots edits in the base rate and charging extra beyond that.
—Kristen Bousquet, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Iain edits the Midas List Europe, Midas Seed and Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe Technology.
—Iain Martin, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edits
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This morning’s must reads Irwindale Speedway closed over the weekend, leaving a massive void in the Southern California racing scene, which has seen a string of race track closures over the decades.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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Other must reads Emergency room visits at this Loma Linda hospital are long — the third-longest duration nationwide, a Times analysis found.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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In sports mode, the TV automatically adjusts to optimize content.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Instead of continuing to show her ads for the premium brand, the system automatically adjusts its messaging to promote a budget-friendly alternative from the same company.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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The gel memory foam layer adapts to your body’s contours to distribute weight evenly, resulting in less discomfort.—
Health Editorial Team,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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What VCs value—whether user growth, founding team experience, or market size—adapts to reflect the realities of their time.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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With a solid gang, Mufasa conforms to a typical journey of misfits.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Dec. 2024
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This shoe stretches and conforms to your foot with wear.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
21 Nov. 2024
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The Bee publishes weekly updates on health inspections across Sacramento County.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Jan. 2025
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Although Eisen may not be a host on Shuster’s podcast, What the Football publishes the video format of its episode on The Rich Eisen Show’s YouTube channel.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
People.com,
2 Jan. 2025
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This model has the ability to bring great value to patients and puts more accountability on healthcare providers to deliver valuable outcomes more than ever before.—
Zameer Rizvi,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Hughes says the study puts the political attention on this group into perspective.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Edits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edits. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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