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
One bill focuses on reducing construction costs by updating building codes.
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U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The agency did not respond to questions about when this dataset or other immigration dashboards that stopped updating before the shutdown are expected to be published.
—Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The closure — and accompanying lane reductions on East Seventh Street — are part of an ongoing project of safety improvements, updating outdated utilities, road surfaces and sidewalks.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
With this approach, strategy moves beyond publication and into refining headlines, improving internal linking, and updating underperforming pages to boost engagement.
—William Jones, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
This can include attempts to redirect payments by updating direct deposit details.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The town clerk was commended by the Broward state attorney for excellence for updating, electronically scanning and categorizing town files after much neglect.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Apple has blocked at least two vibe coding apps from updating in the App Store, including Replit, and taken down one, citing safety concerns.
—Deirdre Bosa,jasmine Wu, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
This would include updating security cameras and giving officers in schools additional training and technology.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The agency did not respond to questions about when this dataset or other immigration dashboards that stopped updating before the shutdown are expected to be published.
—Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The closure — and accompanying lane reductions on East Seventh Street — are part of an ongoing project of safety improvements, updating outdated utilities, road surfaces and sidewalks.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
With this approach, strategy moves beyond publication and into refining headlines, improving internal linking, and updating underperforming pages to boost engagement.
—William Jones, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
This can include attempts to redirect payments by updating direct deposit details.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The town clerk was commended by the Broward state attorney for excellence for updating, electronically scanning and categorizing town files after much neglect.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Apple has blocked at least two vibe coding apps from updating in the App Store, including Replit, and taken down one, citing safety concerns.
—Deirdre Bosa,jasmine Wu, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
This would include updating security cameras and giving officers in schools additional training and technology.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for updating
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That part of the plan includes improving 40 miles of summer trails and 10 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails and redesigning two trailheads that will encourage more people to recreate in the White River National Forest.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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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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After closing for four years due to storm damage, the beloved landmark reopened in late 2024 following a $20 million restoration that carefully preserved its beloved tiki spirit while also modernizing and updating the experience.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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The task force is expected to provide recommendations for modernizing the infractions process later this year.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 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 6 Apr. 2026.
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