as in redesigning
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 updating
This would include updating security cameras and giving officers in schools additional training and technology.
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Airport wait times listed in the MyTSA mobile app may be outdated because the agency isn't actively updating its websites during the shutdown.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Mar. 2026
In an interview with CNBC on Tuesday before the verdict was revealed, Torrez discussed Meta’s argument that the prosecutors cherry picked certain materials to paint an unfair picture about the company, and that Meta has been updating its various apps with safety features.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Russell had made several requests for additional staff who specialize in emergency management to help with core responsibilities, like updating the city’s outdated plan for responding to emergencies.
—Cassandra Garibay, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Airport wait times listed in the MyTSA mobile app and other public sources may be outdated because the agency isn’t actively updating its websites during the shutdown.
—Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
How to register to vote in Oklahoma While party-switchers must submit their applications by March 31, Oklahomans who are registering for the first time or who are updating other personal information must complete and turn in their application by May 22 in order to vote in the primary election.
—Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 24 Mar. 2026
Head to the conference website for updating info on speakers and programs.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
Irene Wright Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has stopped updating its TSA wait times online and inside the airport.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Airport wait times listed in the MyTSA mobile app may be outdated because the agency isn't actively updating its websites during the shutdown.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Mar. 2026
In an interview with CNBC on Tuesday before the verdict was revealed, Torrez discussed Meta’s argument that the prosecutors cherry picked certain materials to paint an unfair picture about the company, and that Meta has been updating its various apps with safety features.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Russell had made several requests for additional staff who specialize in emergency management to help with core responsibilities, like updating the city’s outdated plan for responding to emergencies.
—Cassandra Garibay, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Airport wait times listed in the MyTSA mobile app and other public sources may be outdated because the agency isn’t actively updating its websites during the shutdown.
—Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
How to register to vote in Oklahoma While party-switchers must submit their applications by March 31, Oklahomans who are registering for the first time or who are updating other personal information must complete and turn in their application by May 22 in order to vote in the primary election.
—Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 24 Mar. 2026
Head to the conference website for updating info on speakers and programs.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
Irene Wright Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has stopped updating its TSA wait times online and inside the airport.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for updating
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Students in the class this semester are redesigning the AI agent to smooth out some kinks, and Ipeirotis plans to use it in all his future classes.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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In Reflections on the Revolution in France, his most famous work, Burke warned about the dangers of a revolutionary zeal aimed at completely redesigning a civilization.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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The test probably indicates Kim is intent on enlarging and modernizing an arsenal of missiles capable of reaching the United States mainland.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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The test likely indicates Kim is intent on enlarging and modernizing an arsenal of missiles capable of reaching the United States mainland.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Industry observers said the exemption could have significant implications for energy companies by streamlining approvals of new projects and impeding opponents' ability to derail drilling plans.—
MATTHEW BROWN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Apr. 2026
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Industry observers said the Endangered Species Act exemption could have significant implications for energy companies by streamlining approvals of new projects and impeding opponents’ ability to derail drilling plans.—
Matthew Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Spurred by drought, what was once grassland is remaking itself into a shrub desert.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Sorensen and new chief executive officer Mike Doustdar have had just months to start remaking Novo as a more aggressive and fast-moving company, but investors point to two recent missteps.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Updating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/updating. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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