as in to redesign
to adapt to modern needs, taste, or usage
a proposal to modernize the old school and bring it into the 21st century
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Recent Examples of modernize
La Rinconada Country Club in Los Gatos is in line for a major revamp that would modernize the course layout and replant the entire venue, according to the club’s officials.
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George Avalos, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
Turkey remains eager to modernize its customs union with the European Union — an opportunity the EU must condition on tangible democratic reforms.
—Bilal Bilici, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Brady Dale Mar 11, 2025 - Politics & Policy
House discusses stablecoins, anti-money laundering
The fault line in a Tuesday House hearing on modernizing payments largely fell around how far laws should go to prevent crime covering its tracks on blockchains.
—Brady Dale, Axios, 27 Mar. 2025
By understanding these factors and proactively addressing common hurdles, organizations can take a strategic approach to modernizing their cyber risk management without disruption.
—Padraic O'Reilly, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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George Avalos, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
Turkey remains eager to modernize its customs union with the European Union — an opportunity the EU must condition on tangible democratic reforms.
—Bilal Bilici, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Brady Dale Mar 11, 2025 - Politics & Policy
House discusses stablecoins, anti-money laundering
The fault line in a Tuesday House hearing on modernizing payments largely fell around how far laws should go to prevent crime covering its tracks on blockchains.
—Brady Dale, Axios, 27 Mar. 2025
By understanding these factors and proactively addressing common hurdles, organizations can take a strategic approach to modernizing their cyber risk management without disruption.
—Padraic O'Reilly, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modernize
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The set was redesigned three times to fit the small space, Cunningham said.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Internal crossovers have been completely redesigned as well, and use 50 percent more components than before, with steep-slope filters increased from 18 dB to 30 dB, resulting in greater synergy and seamless blending between all three drivers.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
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All those users must now update Chrome, after Google warned that a new zero-day exploit has been found in the wild.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Wildfire updates: Live updates: Table Rock wildfires continue to grow, Persimmon Ridge modest expansion 'Unprecedented' wildfires in NC: 250 residents evacuate as Helene debris fuels flames Western NC wildfire updates: See updates from around the region What's causing the fires?—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Under Secretary Kennedy's vision for a more efficient HHS, these offices will be streamlined, and the work will continue.—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2025
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For private businesses, this approach can be applied to streamline recruitment while preserving diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.—
Karlo Tanjuakio,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Remake Problem The news that NBC was remaking The Office was initially met with skepticism, both from fans of the BBC series and a general sense that remakes lost something in translation.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
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While some Republicans have cheered on his extreme methods, politicians and supporters of both parties have warned of the consequences of remaking the state in such a rapid, hard-line way.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Modernize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modernize. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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