edit
verb (used with object)
to supervise or direct the preparation of (a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.); serve as editor of; direct the editorial policies of.
edited
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past participleof edit.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof edit.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
editverb (used with object)to supervise or direct the preparation of (a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.); serve as editor of; direct the editorial policies of.
Example Sentences
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Though an uncensored director’s cut premiered in 2002, it was never formally released on home media, and “The Devils” remained difficult to find outside of low-quality, choppily edited releases and torrents for decades.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026
The comments have not been edited out of the paywalled episode of the podcast.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
In the U.S., there are some gene-edited crops on the market but many consumers remain wary, worried that genetically modified or edited foods might carry health risks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
A portion of their conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity below.
From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026
Gay helped me write the speech that explained everything Mary Miller had done for me as my Guardian ad Litem, and Phil edited a video clip that illustrated my journey through foster care.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
