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 Jessica Congdon edited the film; Jenni Morello is the director of photography. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 July 2026 This may be a low-probability event, but edit enough cells—and therapies generally have to edit many—and errors become inevitable. — ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026 And the criticism didn’t entirely surprise director Na, who was still making significant sound and editing choices in the days leading up to Cannes. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 24 July 2026 It was edited by Lauren Gonzalez, Rebecca Ramirez, and Christopher Intagliata. — July 24, NPR, 24 July 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
  • The software controlling the car’s adaptive suspension, stability control, and even the electronic differential has been revised to enable a sharper feel.
    — Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026
  • During the call, founder and CEO Elon Musk disclosed that the company’s internal revenue projections had been revised upward since the June IPO.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of revise
Verb
  • Its pilots fly with SkyBreathe software that adjusts routes and flight profiles in real time to burn less fuel, and the airline flew one A350 delivery leg from Singapore on a 40 percent blend of sustainable aviation fuel.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The Justice Department office that handles immigration courts said in a statement that judges were adjusting their schedules to resolve cases more quickly, while making sure all cases get handled fairly and lawfully.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjust
Verb
  • That is a huge example that the writer of the Gospel of Mark read Homer.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Alright, read on for some hints and clues for today’s Wordle, plus today’s Bonus Wordle.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of read
Verb
  • In its goal of adapting local dishes to the essence of its menu, the team has gone all the way.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Since then, the Scottish Play—as it is often called in the theater world, to ward off bad luck—has been performed and adapted countless times, for stage and screen.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of adapt
Verb
  • Used as a dinner roll, Scott reworked Savage’s original recipe to include more shortening, eggs, sugar, and water, achieving a richer flavor and a longer shelf life.
    — Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Her black Roberto Cavalli dress, from the label’s Fall/Winter 2000 collection, was reworked for the star by Fausto Puglisi and featured a gold vertebrae on the back.
    — Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of rework
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  • The fit strikes the right balance between relaxed and tailored — not too baggy, not too fitted — while the raw hem adds a modern, lived-in finish.
    — Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The itinerary can be tailored to personal interests, whether that means diving deeper into shamanic traditions or following HUNTR/X’s culinary tour through the city.
    — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of tailor
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  • American Fortress has filed a patent for post-quantum transaction signing, but a filing establishes priority, not proof; its technical paper has not been published, and the design has not been publicly audited.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Another study, published in 2023, suggested the lack of sudden, major floodwaters funneling into Lake Cahuilla, the larger historical predecessor to the Salton Sea, may have something to do with it.
    — Rong-Gong Lin II Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of publish
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Roten and her husband are stretched thin, putting renovations of what was supposed to be a starter home on hold.
    — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The Moon’s Shadow Returns Published on NASA’s YouTube channel on July 29, the short trailer puts the emotional impact of totality front and center.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
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