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verb

past tense of update
as in redesigned
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 updated
Verb
The core spirits of these centuries-long traditions still exist; they’ve just been updated for modern times. Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024 This story was updated to add a gallery. Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024 An overwhelming 89% of users have never updated their router’s firmware. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024 In preparation for those changes, Maximum Protection is being updated on millions more devices as Samsung locks down more of its ecosystem and install base. Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 This story has been updated with new information. Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024 This story has been updated to note that Mega Millions began in 2002, not 2022. Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024 This article has been updated with more information. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024 The victim who made the allegation is being kept updated with any progress. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for updated
Adjective
  • The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.
    James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2023
  • The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.
    Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Feb. 2023
Verb
  • The rural land has hardly been touched or modernized since the Federation established the grounds as a camp in 1954.
    Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Additionally, more than 150 signals will be upgraded and modernized, and the Traffic Management Center will be updated to accommodate those changes.
    Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Chargers Chargers might know playoff opponent before kickoff against the Raiders Dec. 30, 2024 Davis averaged 16 yards per punt return last year with one returned for a touchdown.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Kelce played in 15 last year, missing his first game due to injury since his rookie season, and garnered 984.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The regulatory process should be streamlined and held to high standards of social profitability.
    William Dunkelberg, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Voiceover assignment is streamlined directly into the timeline.
    Charlie Fink, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

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“Updated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/updated. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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