Synonyms of up-to-datenext
1
: extending up to the present time : including the latest information
up-to-date maps
2
: abreast of the times : modern
up-to-date methods
up-to-dately adverb
up-to-dateness noun

Examples of up-to-date in a Sentence

demanded the most up-to-date computer system available I'm afraid that I'm not up-to-date on that issue
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Pets must have an up-to-date rabies vaccination. Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026 Real-time web search is integrated into the platform, providing up-to-date information with source references. Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026 The city’s website will have up-to-date information about meeting times and locations. Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026 Scott said the new plan uses analysis of all city roads so workers have up-to-date information and a public website to track progress. Tara Lynch, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for up-to-date

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of up-to-date was in 1887

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“Up-to-date.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-to-date. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

up-to-date

adjective
1
: coming up to the present time
up-to-date maps
2
: knowing, being, or making use of what is new or modern
up-to-date methods
up-to-dateness noun

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