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verb

past tense of update
as in redesigned
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 updated
Adjective
This would also provide a historic opportunity to incorporate the rights of the Tribes into an updated Compact. Chris Winter, Denver Post, 22 Nov. 2025 The updated charging modality allows for faster, more-efficient energy transfer (in this case, at up to 240 W), with communication between the charger and the battery meant to prevent issues such as overheating and thermal runaway that trigger fires. IEEE Spectrum, 18 Nov. 2025 Ingraham's question appeared to call back to a rumor that first started in the spring when the president began showing off his updated Oval Office. Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025 The new exterior design improves aerodynamics, and brings styling up to par with Nissan's other recent offerings such as the new Leaf and the updated Murano. New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025 But in most other cases, Apple seems happy to take older icons and automatically modify them to match Tahoe's theming rather than letting old, non-updated icons stick out as all the other icons on your system change their colors and tints. ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
It was updated in March of 2026. Big Think, 12 Mar. 2026 This article is being continuously updated. Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026 The company also refreshed the Studio Display and Pro Display XDR, and updated the MacBook Pros with the more powerful M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026 The law also invalidates birth certificates for those who updated their gender markers. Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026 This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026 This article has been updated since its original publish date. Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026 This is a developing story and will be updated. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026 The camera has been updated to a 48 megapixel system and its C1X modem promises faster cellular speeds. Shawn Chen, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for updated
Adjective
  • In the past year, Cook County courts have expanded language access, increased online access to information and modernized systems to improve transparency.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The Norwalk restaurant is known for strong happy‑hour traffic, game‑day specials and a modernized space with non-smoking patio rules, hinting that the Carlisle location will follow suit.
    Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In a period defined by constant notifications and glowing screens, the bedroom is increasingly being redesigned as a space for intentional disconnection.
    Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Additionally, Kapoor said that the Dolby Theater stage has been completely redesigned for this year’s ceremony.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.
    James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2023
  • The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.
    Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Feb. 2023
Verb
  • In Sunny Isles Beach, another town that’s been remade by major development projects, the Bentley Residences tower is expected to be completed this year.
    Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Of course, there are only so many bad movies that are ripe to be remade; only so many movies that are famous enough to feel like safe investments, but also flawed enough to guarantee that Hollywood executives will feel like creative geniuses for improving upon them.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Liu, 20, in capturing the gold medal at the Milano Cortina Games last month became the first American woman to win the Olympic gold medal in nearly a quarter-century.
    Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The rates were similar in the private sector, where 41% reported using AI late last year, including a quarter who reported using it frequently.
    Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Omar was instrumental in legislation that streamlined the rules to pay for food during COVID.
    Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Now, it has been streamlined like a library.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026

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