edit out
phrasal 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.
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Otherwise, the Gallery needs a network connection to edit out objects and generate new backgrounds.
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PCMAG, 29 Jan. 2025
Fans have reacted after NBC broadcast a graphic of former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III's 2012 jersey with the Redskins logo edited out.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
The extended clips show that roughly two minutes were edited out between Croft mentioning local control and Holiday bringing up the county chair, during which time Croft discussed the Legislature overriding local tax decisions.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025
His comments were edited out when the game was re-aired later.
—Colin Millar, The Athletic, 28 July 2024
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PCMAG, 29 Jan. 2025
Fans have reacted after NBC broadcast a graphic of former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III's 2012 jersey with the Redskins logo edited out.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
The extended clips show that roughly two minutes were edited out between Croft mentioning local control and Holiday bringing up the county chair, during which time Croft discussed the Legislature overriding local tax decisions.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025
His comments were edited out when the game was re-aired later.
—Colin Millar, The Athletic, 28 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for edit out
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“Edit out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edit%20out. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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