copyedit

verb

as in to read

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for copyedit
  1. read
  2. edit
  3. polish
  4. revise
  5. redraft
  6. reedit
  7. perfect
  8. sub
Verb
  • The broader reality is technology has changed the way people read.
    — Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Both he and Jones are both represented by CAA — and once Jones read it, the actor wanted in.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of read
Verb
  • Jonatan Mose served as cinematographer, with editing handled by Martin Anthon.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026
  • It was edited by Rachel Baye, Maureen Pao, Jeanette Woods, and Tinbete Ermyas.
    — October 16, NPR, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of edit
Verb
  • Especially now, younger kids are so immersed in social media and people are trying to fabricate themselves or polish and airbrush their lives and appearances.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Each refillable case secures with a satisfying magnetic closure, and is polished with an alabaster finish.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of polish
Verb
  • And Commissioner Kelly Martinez Semrad wants to know why UCF was allowed to revise and resubmit its proposal (apparently after the task force had completed its work) when other groups that had been rejected were not given the same opportunity.
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The team revised Rotta’s face and coloring to bring him closer to Jabba while refining his muscular physique.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of revise
Verb
  • The South African Reserve Bank will also redraft risk scenarios in the wake of the war.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The House and Senate will redraft Healey’s spending blueprint and debate their own versions, typically in April and May.
    — Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Definition of redraft
Verb
  • Kinski, now 65, has urged Wenders to reedit the film.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 June 2026
  • What all sides can agree upon, though, is that after the dismissal of the MBC studio-executive regime demanding changes, Wyatt returned to complete production and reedit the film.
    — Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
Definition of reedit
Verb
  • Ballerinas, and dancers at large for that matter, are protective of their art form because challenging steps that take years to perfect are often seen as easy by nondancers.
    — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Petrenko drives the musicians to never stop trying to perfect sound.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of perfect
Verb
  • Bagent was 25 for 34 while subbing for Caleb Williams, who missed his second straight game because of a right hamstring injury.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Already, Lancaster has doubled for a Texas town; Griffith Park for the Pacific Crest Trail and locations in Newhall and Burbank have subbed in for Salt Lake City.
    — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of sub
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“Copyedit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copyedit. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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