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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Be sure to check the website for up-to-date trail accessibility and closures. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Tarrant County’s interactive map is available online for voters to find voting locations and up-to-date wait time estimates. Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026 Make sure the school has up-to-date contact information and backup contacts on file. Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 June 2026 Most teams are aware of this at a high level, but few have a complete, up-to-date understanding of how everything fits together in practice. Matthew Sweeney, Forbes.com, 1 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 3 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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