as in to redesign
to adapt to modern needs, taste, or usage
a proposal to modernize the old school and bring it into the 21st century
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Recent Examples of modernize
This included new and modernized former military bases and training grounds, some of which will be used during the annual joint exercises with Russia which start on Friday.
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
By modernizing systems, improving data visibility and empowering finance leaders to shift from recordkeeping to strategic guidance, sponsors can accelerate value creation in measurable ways.
—Nate Heeren, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Towing industry representatives said another priority should be modernizing the DMV’s process for getting permission to sell someone’s vehicle.
—Dave Altimari, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
Discover the trim colors designers say to skip and which shades can instantly modernize your space.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
By modernizing systems, improving data visibility and empowering finance leaders to shift from recordkeeping to strategic guidance, sponsors can accelerate value creation in measurable ways.
—Nate Heeren, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Towing industry representatives said another priority should be modernizing the DMV’s process for getting permission to sell someone’s vehicle.
—Dave Altimari, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
Discover the trim colors designers say to skip and which shades can instantly modernize your space.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modernize
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From software to computing power to network bandwidth, the entire technology stack is being redesigned around flexible, scalable consumption.—
Vincentas Grinius,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, the display has been redesigned.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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This story has been updated to correct a typo.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Less than two hours later, Mace updated on X that the teacher had been placed on leave, and a few hours later, the teacher was fired.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The most effective policymakers will attract private capital, streamline regulation, and repurpose underused assets.—
Maurice Obeid,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Plus, grab knife sets and a nifty electric can opener to streamline your cooking.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Jackie’s original wedding dress had taken nearly eight weeks to complete, and Lowe was able to remake it within five days with the help of her team.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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California Theatre is for sale again after decades of attempts to demolish or remake the property.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Modernize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modernize. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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