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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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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Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length.
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Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Story editing by Emily Codik and Theresa Tamkins.
—Gretchen Reynolds, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Now Reichardt edits her films by choice, wanting to be there as new ideas evolve in the editing suite.
—Stuart Miller, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
Today’s edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN’s Kimberly Richardson and Sarah Hutter.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
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If a case is later ruled out or reclassified, public health advisories may be revised as more information becomes available.—
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In the second movie, there were a lot of reasons to either revise, expand or do entirely new work in order to tell the story successfully.—
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In addition to being moisture-wicking, the shearling lining helps to naturally adjust to your body’s temperature, keeping feet cool and dry.—
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
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After the couple handed Clarkson a paper with their vows and requested her to read it, the three-time Grammy Award winner joked that she wasn’t officially allowed to officiate.—
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Jae Towle Viera considers the unexpected effects of reading to their child.—
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The series, which was adapted from Liz Moore's novel of the same name, centers on Seyfried's Mickey, a police officer who works in the Philadelphia neighborhood of Kensington at the height of the opioid crisis.—
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These are the ones most likely to be adapted for crowd monitoring throughout cities.—
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The design reworks the Gel-Quantum 360 I AMP’s entire upper, stripping away the mesh and suede overlays for a nearly one-piece construction.—
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Last and First Tales is a collection of stories selected by the author, including some of his early writing and his more mature and celebrated work, some reworked into new versions.—
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George, 64, wore a black tuxedo by Giorgio Armani tailored to perfection.—
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The same rigor needs to be applied to training that is tailored to the distinct skills needed to thrive in a remote setting or manage distributed teams.—
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Ancient tooth enamel revealed that early medieval migrants came to England through the Mediterranean and from the Arctic Circle and beyond, according to a new study published in Medieval Archaeology.—
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
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With her signature long waves gathered into a subtle bun at the nape of her neck, this style puts the focus on the sculptural wave framing Seyfried's face opposite a deep side part.—
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Jalen Brunson's running layup put New York up 72-62 early in the third quarter but the Blazers chipped away, pulling within 90-88 early in the fourth.—
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“Edit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edit. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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