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
The Rape is Rape Act, beginning in September 2024, modernized New York’s definition of rape to be more inclusive.
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Saloni Sethi, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2025
Balancing the art and science of retail, the strategy was informed by comprehensive customer research, and had three distinct tiers: strengthen the Macy’s nameplate, accelerate luxury growth and simplify and modernize end-to-end operations.
—Lauren Parker, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
Despite efforts to modernize and restructure, Forever 21 continued to struggle.
—Kate Nalepinski, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Guest writer Justice with partnership, innovation Since stepping into the office of prosecuting attorney for the Sixth Judicial District, my goal has been clear: to modernize our practices and enhance public safety.
—Brenda Looper, arkansasonline.com, 17 Mar. 2025
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Saloni Sethi, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2025
Balancing the art and science of retail, the strategy was informed by comprehensive customer research, and had three distinct tiers: strengthen the Macy’s nameplate, accelerate luxury growth and simplify and modernize end-to-end operations.
—Lauren Parker, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
Despite efforts to modernize and restructure, Forever 21 continued to struggle.
—Kate Nalepinski, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Guest writer Justice with partnership, innovation Since stepping into the office of prosecuting attorney for the Sixth Judicial District, my goal has been clear: to modernize our practices and enhance public safety.
—Brenda Looper, arkansasonline.com, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modernize
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California recently engaged a Danish architecture firm to redesign the notorious San Quentin facility near San Francisco.—
ByJennifer Couzin-Frankel,
science.org,
19 Mar. 2025
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Champions for female leaders in business say those steps need to include developing pathways to retain women leaders, redesigning work environments for some flexibility, and recognizing that fathers are caregivers as well.—
Cassidy Randall,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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Editor's note: This article and the headline have been updated with to reflect President Trump's comments.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
17 Mar. 2025
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With each transaction, changes to their balances and property titles are scanned into an electronic central depository, Monopoly Money App, which updates players’ financial position in real-time.—
Ann Rutledge,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Monster Hunter Wilds, released in February of this year, is another example of a series that changed its arcade-y spirit for a more photo mode-worthy presentation, while streamlining the obtuse friction that the original games were known for.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2025
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The town has been working on building better relationships with the business community and streamlining its development process.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Rams began remaking the receiver corps for star quarterback Matthew Stafford, agreeing to terms with three-time All-Pro receiver Davante Adams on a two-year contract, the team announced Sunday.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2025
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But the federal courts have reinstated key officials, hampering Trump's plans to remake the government system.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Modernize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modernize. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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