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edit

[ed-it] / ˈɛd ɪt /
VERB
rewrite, refine
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adapt alter analyze annotate arrange assemble censor choose compile compose delete prepare publish rearrange revise select
STRONG
amplify assign blue pencil butcher check condense correct cut discard doctor draft emend excise feature fine-tune finish massage polish prescribe proofread rectify redact regulate rehash rephrase report scrub style tighten trim
WEAK
boil down fly speck go over make up put together recalibrate set up strike out write over
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disarrange disorder disorganize disperse disturb scatter separate
STRONG
indulge keep ruin spoil worsen

Example Sentences

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Once the parameters are set, the tool offers a workflow for traders to edit, review and approve before it goes live.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Ridings, who has dyslexia, says her mum often helps her write down and edit her "stream of consciousness" lyrics.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“They were literally selling a service that claims that Julia Angwin will edit your piece. Obviously, that’s a direct threat to me and my ability to earn a living.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

BBC chairman Samir Shah apologised for the edit, which he described as an "error of judgement".

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Molly had even expressed interest in finally getting around to digitizing their film collection as a pretext to learning how to edit video content for the internet, an interest that Clara had thankfully not questioned.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny