Merriam-Webster’s human editors have chosen ‘slop’ as the 2025 Word of the Year.

“…cash in on the growing Christmas-movie craze” —> “…cash in on the growing Christmas-movie trend” #AmEditing

This is my friend's cat. Its name is Cookie Swirl, and it disappeared in the American section of Charlotte airport on 11/10. We're asking for your help. She doesn't have any other socials, so if you can post it widely to see if anyone knows where it is. It's a little thing, but matters a lot to her.

Fishify a song “Kick-Start My Carp” by Mötley Crüe

Fishify a song “Are You Gonna Be My Gill?” by Jet

“The Rio Grande River” —> “The Rio Grande” #AmEditing

🎵 Em-dashing through the snow In a one-horse open sleigh O’er the typos we go Laughing all the way 🎵 #FestiveEditingTunes

“(Name) has specifically fingered (name), a one-time personal lawyer…” —> me: 👀 —> “(Name) has specifically identified (name), a one-time personal lawyer…” #AmEditing

“Camly told…” —> “calmly told” #AmEditing

Hey all, The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships. Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits. You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.

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Today in newsroom adventures: Me to my boss: My question is about the plural not the vulgarity. #AmEditing

This is Jelly. She screams for ice cream. Has been at this for about 15 minutes with no luck though. 12/10 justice for Jelly (IG: jellythesamoyed)

Today in small wins: I suggested we use a photo of one of the “KPop Demon Hunters” floats from the Macy’s parade for the front page and my boss is going for it. I have an idea for a headline. Let’s go! #AmEditing

At the desk. News doesn’t care what day it is. 🗞️ But I am looking forward to looking at photos of the parade. #AmEditing

This is Bear. He is in charge of supervising Thanksgiving dinner preparation. Appointed himself to the role, but takes it very seriously. 14/10 (TT: emileebellant)

one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.

“He expressed donut about…” —> “he expressed doubt about…” That’s a new one. #AmEditing

You're kidding me. We only rate dogs. This is a rainbow bagel. I really need you all to start sending us dogs, because we only rate dogs. Thank you... 12/10 (IG: mrpeanutbutter.69)

“Joseph Stalin” —> “Josef Stalin” #AmEditing

a very important PSA for millennial parents of young toddlers:

Things J-school didn’t teach me No. 306: How to edit while you’re eyes are dilated. Why is everything so damn bright? #AmEditing

Today we check in with Effie, #StetPet editorial assistant of Halifax editor @choicewordsedit.bsky.social, who attended the virtual #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference. "Conferences are wonderful but they can also be a lot, so I’m grateful to Effie for reminding me to take breaks when I need them!"

Some people are saying deep fry turkey gender reveal and why would you even put that out there.

FRIENDLY REMINDER: No matter what you do for work, if you have sick time, PTO, vacation time, anything where you can take time off of work & still get paid... use all of it. Every year. Use every second that you are given or that you accrue. There's no attendance awards when you're an adult, folks.

Sombtimes a liddol treet helps me git thru tha hardtimes, i hope yu are all gettng treets sombtimes, too

Don't do any of this.

No you’re looking up Tom Cruise movie quotes for a headline. #AmEditing

This is Dino. He is not just "going through a dinosaur phase." Obviously, it is a lifestyle. 12/10 (IG: dinoandluka)

Good job, past me for watching 1987’s “Running Man” adaptation because I found a damn error in this review. #AmEditing

This is Archie. He's deaf and doesn't hear when his humans get home. Luckily, his little brother Frankie lets him know with a gentle nudge to make sure he doesn't miss the moment. 14/10 for both (TT: melissamilne)

Good news 🗞️! I won first in my category in the ACES headline contest. Who knew my pop culture knowledge and twisted sense of humor would pay off in a professional context?

Should I throw a Sabrina Carpenter reference in for this coffee and tariffs headline? Probably not. Am I going to do it? Yes. ☕️ #AmEditing

Me: Ope. Running behind better move quickly on these edits. Also me: I am taking my time on this Kristin Chenoweth headline, damn it. #AmEditing

“Fraud changes” —> “fraud charges” #AmEditing

We been here for years (1828).

Today we check in with Bunty, #StetPet editorial assistant of ON editor @electricland.bsky.social. "Bunty has adapted well to the loss of her sofa and now supervises me (while not thwarting evildoers) from a red wing-back chair."

I have written a silly headline. I’m trying to make space for another. Let’s see if I can pull it off. #AmEditing

I get to edit a story about PENGUINS 🐧 today!!! Omg. #AmEditing

Why aren’t the mini 100 Grand bars called like 25K bars? Seems like they should adjust accordingly.

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Just pitched mine! Let’s goooooo! #ACES2026

Today we get a treat from Harps, #StetPet editorial assistant of OR Guild member @wellreadedits.bsky.social. "Harps tends to take a hatchet to the projects she works on, leaving them a little bloody. Every once in a while, though, she gives a project the vampire’s kiss of approval."

Had my first “KPop Demon Hunters” catch. So that’s fun. #AmEditing

“Chicago Wednesday” —> “Chicago on Wednesday” “Chicago Wednesday” almost sounds like a crossover TV episode. #AmEditing

“Nali” —> “Mali” It’s a country in West Africa. 🇲🇱 #AmEditing

“Campaign add” —> “campaign ad” #AmEditing #SpellCheckWillNotSaveYou

As a former newspaper guy: Ouch, too real

“The nation’s largest city” —> “the nation’s most populous city” Story is about New York City. #AmEditing

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL CAPS LOCK DAY SORRY FOR OUR DELAY WE DIDN'T EVEN KNOW THIS WAS A REAL DAY.