as in to redesign
to adapt to modern needs, taste, or usage
the movie is basically a retelling of the tried-and-true Cinderella story, updated for today's hipper audiences
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Recent Examples of update
Rather than investing the time and money into updating, we were attracted to the freedom of renting.
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Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
This story has been updated with additional developments.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN, 16 Mar. 2025
This copy may not be in its final form, may be updated and may contain minor transcription errors.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2025
The University of Pittsburgh Police confirmed in a social media update that those injured were transported for care.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
This story has been updated with additional developments.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN, 16 Mar. 2025
This copy may not be in its final form, may be updated and may contain minor transcription errors.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2025
The University of Pittsburgh Police confirmed in a social media update that those injured were transported for care.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for update
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Rind even redesigned the masthead of the paper to make her own name more prominent and, through the inclusion of an illustration of a merchant ship, signal a stronger endorsement of the principles of free trade.—
Alexandra Cox,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Mar. 2025
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In preparation for future missions, SpaceX redesigned Starship's flaps, computers, and fuel system to enable a full return to the launch site, mirroring the booster's successful recovery.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Such businesses are highly profitable for the company, which is investing an unspecified amount into a facility in Oklahoma to expand production by 10 million units annually and modernize the plant.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2025
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By scaling back to a more manageable target and partnering with The Nature Conservancy to modernize its fisheries industry, Palau is betting on a more sustainable long-term approach— one that balances conservation with economic reality.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The consent agenda process is meant to streamline these type of actions, according to the resolution, which was unanimously approved Feb. 24.—
Samuel Clanton,
arkansasonline.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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An obscure Chinese startup that goes by the name Monica on Wednesday announced an invite-only AI application called Manus that claims to streamline analysis of resumes and financial information using several models from companies such as OpenAI, DeepSeek and Anthropic.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
9 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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“Update.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/update. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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