proofread

verb

Definition of proofreadnext
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 Think rough sketches rather than finished paintings, or first drafts of novels sent to the printers without edits or proofreading. — Tim Brinkhof, Time, 26 June 2026 Stobe claimed in an email that the quote was not in the yearbook when O'Connell proofread it. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026 Is anyone/anything proofreading your paper before it gets printed? — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026 There needs to be a period for candidates to qualify to get on the ballot, and the ballot then has to be designed, proofread and printed. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for proofread
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proofread
  1. review
  2. study
  3. reread
  4. read
  5. scan
Verb
  • Better drafts, uneven learning Autor and six co-authors published the study as a National Bureau of Economic Research working paper, which has not been peer-reviewed.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The Chargers coach recalled witnessing Ditka's generosity while the two reviewed a game plan in Ditka's office.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of review
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  • After seeing information about the National Day of Action online, Isabel Montano, a junior studying philosophy and economics, decided to take action at SIUE.
    — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Na studied crafts at university, working with wood, metal, dyes and ceramics, because flat, two-dimensional drawing had come to bore him.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of study
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  • Ask for the source, confirm the reservation, or reread the instructions yourself.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2026
  • The judge then reread his instructions on reasonable doubt before sending them back to continue deliberating.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of reread
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  • Mercury in your 7th House quincunxes Saturn in your private 12th, making relationships, conversations, and unspoken needs harder to read at first.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The king-size bed had a pristine, cloud-white duvet and sheets; by the foot of it sat a lounge chair and ottoman ideal for reading.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of read
Verb
  • Oeko-Tex’s existing Label Check tool allows shoppers to scan a QR code or enter a certificate number or product ID to verify a label and view the information associated with it.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Authorities install a chip that is scanned by machines along federal highways.
    — Steve Fisher Special Correspondent Follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of scan

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“Proofread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proofread. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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