proofread

verb

Definition of proofreadnext
as in to review
to look for and correct mistakes in (a written or printed piece of writing) He proofread the essay carefully.

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Recent Examples of proofread Think rough sketches rather than finished paintings, or first drafts of novels sent to the printers without edits or proofreading. — Tim Brinkhof, Time, 26 June 2026 Stobe claimed in an email that the quote was not in the yearbook when O'Connell proofread it. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026 Is anyone/anything proofreading your paper before it gets printed? — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026 There needs to be a period for candidates to qualify to get on the ballot, and the ballot then has to be designed, proofread and printed. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for proofread
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proofread
  1. review
  2. study
  3. reread
  4. read
  5. scan
Verb
  • That acrobatic catch at the end of the end zone was reviewed by instant replay and deemed a TD.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The Coastal Commission — which has been inundated in recent weeks with media questions and emergency permit requests amid record-breaking flooding from El Niño and tropical storms — is reviewing the draft findings.
    — Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of review
Verb
  • In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge convened a board to study aviation for national defense.
    — Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The structure combines features of honeycomb and Kagome lattices, arrangements that scientists study for their unusual electronic properties.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of study
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  • Ask for the source, confirm the reservation, or reread the instructions yourself.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2026
  • The judge then reread his instructions on reasonable doubt before sending them back to continue deliberating.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of reread
Verb
  • The economic historian Paul David wrote a paper in 1990 that anyone modeling AI productivity should read.
    — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The couple knows reading can transform a child's path in life.
    — Sharon Chin, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of read
Verb
  • Unusual states at edges The team examined its molecular assembly using a scanning tunneling microscope.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Those who fail to scan the address verification QR code within seven days will see their account demoted to the free tier and be barred from joining any other Duo or Family plan for 12 months.
    — Nick Indge, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of scan

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“Proofread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proofread. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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