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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
Chris Winter, Denver Post, 22 Nov. 2025
The updated charging modality allows for faster, more-efficient energy transfer (in this case, at up to 240 W), with communication between the charger and the battery meant to prevent issues such as overheating and thermal runaway that trigger fires.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Nov. 2025
Ingraham's question appeared to call back to a rumor that first started in the spring when the president began showing off his updated Oval Office.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
The new exterior design improves aerodynamics, and brings styling up to par with Nissan's other recent offerings such as the new Leaf and the updated Murano.
—New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
But in most other cases, Apple seems happy to take older icons and automatically modify them to match Tahoe's theming rather than letting old, non-updated icons stick out as all the other icons on your system change their colors and tints.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 7 May 2026
This is a developing story that will be updated.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 7 May 2026
After reports that vitamin K deficiency bleeding was on the rise, the American Academy of Pediatrics updated its policy statement in 2022 to stress the shot’s safety and efficacy.
—Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
Gas stations are also viewable on a map and prices are updated by the hour.
—Jeff A. Chamer
may 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
This story will be updated if either does.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
This article is being continuously updated.
—Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Michelle Boudreau Design updated the backyard of this Palm Springs midcentury modern home with sleek all-white poolside lounge chairs that blend into the light-colored patio.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
This is a developing story and will be updated.
—Devon Sayers, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
This would also provide a historic opportunity to incorporate the rights of the Tribes into an updated Compact.
—Chris Winter, Denver Post, 22 Nov. 2025
The updated charging modality allows for faster, more-efficient energy transfer (in this case, at up to 240 W), with communication between the charger and the battery meant to prevent issues such as overheating and thermal runaway that trigger fires.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Nov. 2025
Ingraham's question appeared to call back to a rumor that first started in the spring when the president began showing off his updated Oval Office.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
The new exterior design improves aerodynamics, and brings styling up to par with Nissan's other recent offerings such as the new Leaf and the updated Murano.
—New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
But in most other cases, Apple seems happy to take older icons and automatically modify them to match Tahoe's theming rather than letting old, non-updated icons stick out as all the other icons on your system change their colors and tints.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
The projections will be updated daily.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 7 May 2026
This is a developing story that will be updated.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 7 May 2026
After reports that vitamin K deficiency bleeding was on the rise, the American Academy of Pediatrics updated its policy statement in 2022 to stress the shot’s safety and efficacy.
—Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
Gas stations are also viewable on a map and prices are updated by the hour.
—Jeff A. Chamer
may 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
This story will be updated if either does.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
This article is being continuously updated.
—Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Michelle Boudreau Design updated the backyard of this Palm Springs midcentury modern home with sleek all-white poolside lounge chairs that blend into the light-colored patio.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
This is a developing story and will be updated.
—Devon Sayers, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for updated
Adjective
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Whether Washington is willing to move beyond pressure campaigns and sanctions toward something closer to a modernized Reagan Doctrine remains unclear.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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The launch of the guacamole coincides with a brand refresh for Tostitos, whose packaging recently underwent a modernized redesign that features nods to corn kernels and cobs tucked into the graphics.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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An update in the coming weeks will transform that app into Google Health, featuring a new interface with a more extensive Material Expressive aesthetic and redesigned menus and tabs.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2026
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Hyundai redesigned its midsize SUV for the 2019 model year, infusing it with a long list of standard driver assist features that can help keep a teen driver safe on the road.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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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
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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
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In Sunny Isles Beach, another town that’s been remade by major development projects, the Bentley Residences tower is expected to be completed this year.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Of course, there are only so many bad movies that are ripe to be remade; only so many movies that are famous enough to feel like safe investments, but also flawed enough to guarantee that Hollywood executives will feel like creative geniuses for improving upon them.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Charlie Kirk took off as a meme shortly after he was killed, last September, during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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Sad memories of last year — when Wooten lost a tiebreaker in her state championship singles match to hand Palmetto the title — are all but erased.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The fabric is lightweight and breathable, and the silhouette is streamlined without being restrictive.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Refocus AfterGlow Palette features blendable, buildable textures for natural or glam looks streamlined into one palette, perfect for on-the-go touchups.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Updated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/updated. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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