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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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Investors can pause, stop or edit the workflow of the agent at any time, Public executives said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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

Reflecting on his legacy, Coach partly blames the edit but acknowledges he often took himself too seriously, was arrogant, and tried too hard to be larger than life, yet he stresses his authenticity.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

He would edit and polish his paper, making it ready for publication.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman