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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According to Apple, Vision Pro users can now proofread, rewrite and summarize text using the writing tools feature, compose text from scratch using ChatGPT, and create emojis using Genmoji.
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Pricing Starts at $6 for editing and proofreading services
Original content starts at $12 per page for high school level and $14 for college.
—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
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Pricing Starts at $6 for editing and proofreading services
Original content starts at $12 per page for high school level and $14 for college.
—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
See All Example Sentences for proofread
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proofread
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Materials reviewed by the FBI included personal details about the victims, including their names, physical descriptions, places of birth, associates and employment history.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Also recommended are: Giving office walk-ins a virtual place in line to reduce wait times at clerk offices, exploring self-service kiosks at major offices and reviewing fees for purchasing vital records.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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For Peck, starring on Broadway has long been a dream: Prior to launching his wildly successful musical career, Peck studied acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) and worked in classical theater on London’s West End.—
Nigel Smith,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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To determine which Chicago residents are at the highest risk during heat waves, team members are studying factors that can worsen or alleviate someone’s experience of extreme heat.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
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After Rogers quoted from the subpoena’s references to investigative activities seeking to ensure children weren’t being exploited, Jones took a moment to reread the document.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
23 June 2025
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The painters two centuries after the French and Italian artists of the late medieval period seemed to reread the ancient histories.—
Diana Arterian
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025
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Simpson remembers being astounded by the number of people who turned out for a Delicious Tacos reading in Los Angeles in 2022.—
John McDermott,
Rolling Stone,
6 July 2025
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Keep reading: Now, watch the cast of A Minecraft Movie react to TikTok trends: Shop all of our latest obsessions in one place!—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
6 July 2025
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Ruff scanned and rescanned his ticket in disbelief.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Just scan your bar cart for an interesting bottle, crack a can of tonic, and apéro hour is yours.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 July 2025
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“Proofread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proofread. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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