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
What matters is that both teams are looking at the same picture and updating it regularly.
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Dee Blohm, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Now, SeaWorld’s parent company, United Parks & Resorts, is taking a note of nostalgia, updating old traditions.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
But the show does succeed in updating the stereotype, without pandering, and with the genuine authenticity that only photography can produce.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Meanwhile, Steiner proposed updating Congress' reimbursement amount to better reflect today's fiscal realities, including changes to the USPS's ability to borrow money and reforms to its retirement plans.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Decorating gingerbread houses is a classic winter pastime, and now, wildlife lovers are updating the trend for spring.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
That means updating our building codes to require more fire-resistant materials; revising our land-use policies to minimize building in predictably flammable areas at the edge of wildlands; and disincentivizing oil companies from further exacerbating climate change.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
But updating the tax code to address a no-longer-relevant disparity, at the expense of an industry fighting for survival in the economy of 2026, is not reform.
—Marc Joffe, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
For those updating their wardrobes or prepping for a trip, Quince’s Vacation Shop is a great place to start, as it’s now stocked with lightweight linen, easy-care silk, and soft cotton essentials.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
Dee Blohm, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Now, SeaWorld’s parent company, United Parks & Resorts, is taking a note of nostalgia, updating old traditions.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
But the show does succeed in updating the stereotype, without pandering, and with the genuine authenticity that only photography can produce.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Meanwhile, Steiner proposed updating Congress' reimbursement amount to better reflect today's fiscal realities, including changes to the USPS's ability to borrow money and reforms to its retirement plans.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Decorating gingerbread houses is a classic winter pastime, and now, wildlife lovers are updating the trend for spring.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
That means updating our building codes to require more fire-resistant materials; revising our land-use policies to minimize building in predictably flammable areas at the edge of wildlands; and disincentivizing oil companies from further exacerbating climate change.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
But updating the tax code to address a no-longer-relevant disparity, at the expense of an industry fighting for survival in the economy of 2026, is not reform.
—Marc Joffe, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
For those updating their wardrobes or prepping for a trip, Quince’s Vacation Shop is a great place to start, as it’s now stocked with lightweight linen, easy-care silk, and soft cotton essentials.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for updating
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Align Technology With Operational Strategy Too often, organizations deploy AI tools without redesigning workflows around them.—
Paul A Mohabir,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Lauren later deepened his connection to the property by redesigning many of the resort’s interiors and holding his Spring 2018 runway show there.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
22 May 2026
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That balance between preserving fan favorites while modernizing the experience became central to the renovation strategy.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Streeting comes from a faction of the left-leaning Labor Party that sees itself as the modernizing wing, as does Starmer.—
Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Mamdani intends to cut the median time for approvals from 210 to to 100 days via a mix of simplifying income verification, speeding up the process for lottery winners to be selected, and streamlining the applications, among other things.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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The company attributed the drag to a tough comparison base, as well as its ongoing focus on streamlining the wholesale channel, particularly in EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa).—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
14 May 2026
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Zadik Zadikian’s project, The Studio, turns a 5,000-square-foot space inside the Arsenale into a working studio, where Zadikian and his assistants will spend the six months of the Biennale’s run making and remaking sculptures in front of visitors.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
4 May 2026
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Kansas is a blue blood remaking its roster after an underwhelming season.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Updating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/updating. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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