updated; updating; updates
: to bring up to date
1
: an act or instance of updating
2
: current information for updating something
3
: an up-to-date version, account, or report
Examples of update in a Sentence
Verb
I need to update my address book.
update all the population figures
She wants to update her wardrobe.
Noun
I haven't heard the latest weather update.
You can download updates for free.
Recent Examples on the Web
Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
Much of the work is behind-the-scenes—updating certificates, keys and secrets—but intrinsic to efficient, secure and well-managed operations.
—Jordan Rackie, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Michael Nied, People.com, 21 June 2025
Stay tuned for more updates on The Waterfront Season 2.
Season one of The Waterfront is now streaming on Netflix.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
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Verb
This headline and article were updated with Khalil's release from the ICE detention facility.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
Much of the work is behind-the-scenes—updating certificates, keys and secrets—but intrinsic to efficient, secure and well-managed operations.
—Jordan Rackie, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Noun
After reading the comments, the woman posted an update on the Reddit post, thanking other users for their responses.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 21 June 2025
Stay tuned for more updates on The Waterfront Season 2.
Season one of The Waterfront is now streaming on Netflix.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
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“Update.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/update. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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