edit out

verb

edited out; editing out; edits out

: to remove (something, such as an unwanted word or scene) while preparing something to be seen, used, published, etc.

They edited out the scene.

Write freely. You can always edit things out later.

Examples of edit out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Interior designers and professional organizers say most kitchens hide usable square footage in plain sight, trapped behind clutter, bad habits and bulky gear that could be stored smarter or edited out entirely. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Bravo did not offer any clarity on whether there would be any type of internal investigation into Gallagher, and Rolling Stone understands that Gallagher will not be edited out of the remaining episodes of the currently airing season. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026

Alas, although this interaction is pretty hilarious, our guy was edited out of the final product. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

Much like disposable cameras, instant cameras, retro digicams, and Yashica’s own blocky digital shooter, the Tank, these limitations are what gives it the washed-out, nostalgic charm that pristine smartphone sensors work so hard to edit out. — New Atlas, 28 June 2026

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