Synonyms of up-to-date
1
: extending up to the present time : including the latest information
up-to-date maps
2
: abreast of the times : modern
up-to-date methods
up-to-dately adverb
up-to-dateness noun

Examples of up-to-date in a Sentence

demanded the most up-to-date computer system available I'm afraid that I'm not up-to-date on that issue
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The charges are subject to change without notice, the company says, and guests are told to contact customer service for up-to-date details before sailing. Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026 Verily Health, an offshoot of Google X, began monitoring wastewater for infectious diseases during COVID in 2020, and now works with the CDC and others to provide up-to-date information on disease trends picked up in wastewater. Alice Park, Time, 12 June 2026 Fans are encouraged to keep an eye on Rhode's Instagram stories for the most up-to-date information, the brand said. Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 8 June 2026 According to county officials, the dashboard’s development was motivated by the county’s efforts to modernize public health data systems and provide up-to-date information on health trends to health care providers, journalists, community organizations and county staff. Velvet Wu june 5, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for up-to-date

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of up-to-date was in 1887

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“Up-to-date.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-to-date. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

up-to-date

adjective
1
: coming up to the present time
up-to-date maps
2
: knowing, being, or making use of what is new or modern
up-to-date methods
up-to-dateness noun

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