as in to review
to look for and correct mistakes in (a written or printed piece of writing)
He proofread the essay carefully.
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Recent Examples of proofread
Pricing Starts at $6 for editing and proofreading services
Original content starts at $12 per page for high school level and $14 for college.
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Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
In addition to French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Japanese, Korean and Chinese (simplified) being some of the languages available, Vision Pro will allow users to proofread, rewrite, and summarize text using Writing Tools.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
That can include matching specific words to those in the job description, the use of action words, or even proofreading your work.
—Ryan Johnston, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
Pricing Starts at $4 per page for proofreading and editing
Original content starts at $6 per page for high school level and $8 for college
Pros
Users can chat directly with writers.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
In addition to French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Japanese, Korean and Chinese (simplified) being some of the languages available, Vision Pro will allow users to proofread, rewrite, and summarize text using Writing Tools.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
That can include matching specific words to those in the job description, the use of action words, or even proofreading your work.
—Ryan Johnston, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
Pricing Starts at $4 per page for proofreading and editing
Original content starts at $6 per page for high school level and $8 for college
Pros
Users can chat directly with writers.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proofread
Verb
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Millions of Americans are anticipating their 2025 federal tax refunds, and throughout June the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will be reviewing and handing out payments via direct deposits and mailed checks.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2025
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Moved by the clarity of her philosophy and relationship to nature, Chae went to study with her.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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This can be helpful for studying rare diseases, in particular.6 Cost: DCTs also reduce the cost of conducting a study because there is no central facility to manage.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
31 May 2025
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Visit first and then reread the classics that were created there.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
11 May 2025
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They are meant for the masses and often intended to be read, and reread, in difficult times.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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As a result, the surface of the land and sea is an open book that anyone with an internet connection can read to the point where the embarrassing launch failure of a North Korean frigate is instantly world news instead of a vague rumor.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2025
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The share who said students should learn to read in kindergarten increased to 80 percent from 31 percent.—
Claire Cain Miller,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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There’s a single 8-megapixel camera that, again, is acceptable at this tablet’s price point, but otherwise not a camera most would want to use for anything other than the most basic use (like maybe scanning documents).—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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One couple was relieved to have made it out of their hearing without being detained -- but were still scanning the parking lot outside the courthouse, nervous that agents would approach them.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
4 June 2025
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“Proofread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proofread. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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