as in deleted
to make changes to (something written) so as to remove or obscure information
Because the victims were minors, their full names were redacted from public court records. The declassified documents were heavily redacted before they were released.
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Recent Examples of redacted
The statements Smith made to police after she was detained are redacted in the court record.
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Angie Dimichele,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
The Justice Department redacted the name of the recipient of this email released in the Epstein files.
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Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The reports, which are lightly redacted, show the Fort Worth Police Department’s initial efforts to avoid a high-speed chase and the circumstances that led to the death of 57-year-old Andra Craig on July 6, 2023.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
In the documents, key details about the April 3 events are redacted, including a summary of a social worker’s interview with the teenage foster brother that afternoon and again the next week.
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Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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Angie Dimichele,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
The Justice Department redacted the name of the recipient of this email released in the Epstein files.
—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The reports, which are lightly redacted, show the Fort Worth Police Department’s initial efforts to avoid a high-speed chase and the circumstances that led to the death of 57-year-old Andra Craig on July 6, 2023.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
In the documents, key details about the April 3 events are redacted, including a summary of a social worker’s interview with the teenage foster brother that afternoon and again the next week.
—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redacted
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In an extremely enthusiastic and well-meaning X post (that has since been, obviously, deleted), Aron shared his recollections on pretty much everything.
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In a lengthy post on X that has since been deleted, AMC CEO Adam Aron described the inside as flamingo pink from the couches to the curtains, but also like an intimate garden party with lush, idyllic, green scenery and five-foot trees.
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Golden State jumped out to a 12-2 lead that Atlanta quickly erased with an 11-0 run in a game that saw 22 lead changes and 14 ties.
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In order to safely accomplish the stunt, Cruise was attached via a wire that was later erased in post production.
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If a shrub is causing safety issues, is diseased, or is causing damage to structures, it should be removed.
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The New York Post also confirmed the suspension earlier on Saturday, citing internal police documents that state Scheublin was removed from his position on Tuesday, June 30.
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“Redacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redacted. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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