copyedits

verb

present tense third-person singular of copyedit
as in reads

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  1. reads
  2. edits
  3. polishes
  4. revises
Verb
  • The list of Panthers (1-2) injuries reads like a CVS receipt this week.
    — Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Like who -- who reads these and comes in and doesn't step forward?
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of reads
Verb
  • Lauren Swift writes, edits, and produces multimedia content for Kelley Blue Book and Autotrader.
    — Lauren Swift, AJC.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Ivy films, edits, and publishes all of the organization’s social media content.
    — Meg Dunn, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of edits
Verb
  • While a classic button-down shirt is always timeless, a peplum top offers the same wearability with a waist-defining silhouette that instantly polishes any bottom they’re paired with.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The PowerPaste polishes and protects more delicate surfaces, while the Tangerine Clean is more abrasive for serious scrubbing.
    — Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
Definition of polishes
Verb
  • They were not built for a group that invents its own vocabulary, drafts its own security protocols, and revises its own history when the record becomes inconvenient.
    — Michael Morris, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Effective July 29, Maine significantly revises its workplace substance use testing framework.
    — Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of revises
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“Copyedits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copyedits. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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