edit

verb

ˈe-dət How to pronounce edit (audio)
Definition of editnext
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 The first project is already in production, with WebsCreative overseeing everything from filming through editing and carrying full responsibility for delivering the finished drama to its broadcaster. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 Schreier shot the scene with both Josh and Ashley as the POV character, although it’s edited to judder messily between the two of them. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026 Swodoba edited a book about the process by which Portrait was tied to Bernini that’s set to come out in April of 2027. — News Desk, Artforum, 21 Aug. 2026 Since people can apply filters and use AI to edit photos of themselves, much of our modern standard of beauty is a look that can’t actually be replicated in real life. — Nicole Karlis, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for edit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edit
  1. revise
  2. adjust
  3. read
  4. adapt
  5. rework
  6. tailor
  7. publish
  8. put
Verb
  • Contractors revised their plans, and additional testing was conducted to address community concerns about possible asbestos in the structure.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Top Plays from Bears @ Titans To be clear, the first version will likely be revised and massaged before the Bears arrive at their first meaningful practice of Week 1.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of revise
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  • As serotonin remains active longer, the brain adjusts by desensitizing some receptors.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Teams cross multiple time zones, adjust practice and sleep schedules and play at a neutral site far from their normal routines.
    — Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjust
Verb
  • Working from an early age, her father never had the chance to go to school and to learn how to read and write.
    — Tania Bryer, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
  • She was inspired to create the program by her father, who never learned to read or write.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of read
Verb
  • Critics also questioned whether UCLA’s athletic department had adapted quickly enough to the NIL era.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Over the years, Marco Polo has adapted to the neighborhood’s changing demographics by downplaying its old-world Italian extravagance.
    — Rachel Corbett, Curbed, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of adapt
Verb
  • Bills advanced by the Senate and Assembly aim to rework California’s climate spending, close an environmental review loophole and rein in electricity rates, among other efforts.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The thriller follows a police detective who loses his memory, a premise Sabu used to rework his central character over the years the project spent in development.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of rework
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  • The investment ideas are tailored to these specific strategies and could differ from the investment bank's fundamental ratings.
    — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • It is tailored to their story with each stone chosen for a reason and a design that was made for her.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of tailor
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  • For businesses and marketers LinkedIn’s experiment is a valuable reminder to avoid publishing AI saturated content.
    — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The ⁠message was published on Khamenei’s Telegram account for Islamic Unity Week, which marks the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of publish
Verb
  • Costco is an awkward exhibit for putting shareholder-value maximization in the driver’s seat.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Espada is paid to put it in favorable positions, even when few seem to exist.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of put

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“Edit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edit. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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