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
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Post-trial motions and sentencing for the now 21-year-old Harvey man who was convicted in Baird’s murder were continued Wednesday in Will County Circuit Court so the defense team could review documents with their client, public defender Samantha Kerins said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 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,
21 May 2025
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But the researchers’ premise—that there might be a mystical experience at the heart of a psychedelic trip—is a phenomenon that can be studied and should be studied.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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While turmeric is being studied for its role in cancer prevention, its active compound curcumin has also shown potential in lowering cholesterol by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress—factors that contribute to high LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.—
Jennifer Moll,
Verywell Health,
19 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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The founding team actively reads customer reviews, emails, and support requests to guide product development.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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After some patter from the hype man, Greg Gutfeld came out and read MAGA-dad jokes off a teleprompter, and teed up his four guests: a comedian named Michael Loftus, the anarchist troll Michael Malice, the former MTV v.j. Kennedy, and Cobb, who wore a Chicago Blackhawks hockey jersey.—
Nick Paumgarten,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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The uses range from tech companies securing personal devices and retailers scanning for potential shoplifters to e-commerce giants tracking delivery drivers.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
23 May 2025
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So, the doctor ordered the CT scan against the algorithm’s advice.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Proofread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proofread. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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