EDITED Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

edited

verb

past tense of edit

as in revised

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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as in adjusted

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 edited Embedded in the production of the show is the feeling of being trapped in a hall of mirrors; scenes are edited flagrantly, drowning the viewer in red herrings. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026 Researchers showed respondents two versions of the same video, one edited by a human, one by AI, without telling them which was which, and asked for a blind preference before revealing anything about how either was made. — Muhammad Usman Qamar, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Below is an excerpt of their conversation, edited for length and clarity. — Peter Balonon-Rosen, Vox, 8 Sep. 2026 In some memes in recent weeks, the photo has become so over-edited that the character's glistening face is slicker, darker and even more uncanny. — Owen Carry, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026 The motion argues that Banks' claims ultimately amount to dissatisfaction with the amount of her interview that was included and how it was edited. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 It was then edited and fact-checked by journalists on The Sun staff before publishing. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2026 The following is Johnson’s own words, lightly edited and shortened for clarity. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2026 The interview, which took place on July 22, has been edited for clarity and length. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026

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Flagship missions, meanwhile, will continue following their current procedures, which were recently revised based on lessons learned from a study of best practices examining the development of JWST.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Fannie Mae recently revised its previous projections for mortgage rates to adjust them even higher.

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of revised

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Shoppers vied to get their hands on the iconic brand’s heritage denim, button-downs, khakis, and hoodies, all reworked with the sharp tailoring and sleek silhouettes Beckham is known for.

— Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
The two sides reworked Norvell’s deal in December 2024 after the Seminoles finished 2-10 in the program’s worst season in 50 years.

— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of reworked

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Meanwhile, the MacBook Neo runs on an A18 Pro chip, first released in iPhones and adapted to run macOS.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
The wondrous story was adapted by frequent Laika collaborator Chris Butler from the epic 2011 novel written by Colin Meloy (frontman for indie rock band the Decemberists, whose original music is featured here) and illustrated by Carson Ellis.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of adapted

Verb

This event is tailored to help readers understand the many races, propositions and more on the ballot for the 2026 California midterm election.

— The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
One Media Capital Fund was created to bridge this gap, by providing indie companies with financing tools tailored to the needs of the production sector and complementary to the country’s traditional bank credit options.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of tailored

Verb

As one of the three colorways that conformed with the NBA’s uniform regulations, the sneaker is rendered primarily in white.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
That dwarfed the offerings of Morocco, which had no existing stadiums that conformed to tournament specifications and would need to spend upwards of $15 billion to prepare for a World Cup.

— Kevin Baxter Follow June 7, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026

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