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modernize

verb

ˈmä-dər-ˌnīz How to pronounce modernize (audio)
Definition of modernizenext
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 There’s also an effort to be more a part of the fashion conversation, tie in with celebrities and modernize the brand image beyond its more traditional, New England roots. — David Moin, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 This toggle, which enables travelers to connect their personal headphones on flights that have not yet modernized their entertainment systems to be Bluetooth compatible. — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026 Rather than just replace the eight-cylinder with another internal combustion engine, Smith decided to modernize the car and convert it to battery power. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026 In some cases, this may also require modernizing legacy systems or improving integration between existing manufacturing and IT platforms. — Nishkam Batta, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for modernize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modernize
  1. redesign
  2. update
  3. streamline
  4. remake
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  • Boeing would have to find out what tooling still exists, rebuild jigs and dies, locate or replace hundreds of suppliers, requalify manufacturing processes, recruit specialist workers, and possibly redesign components that are no longer available.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The agency might even take the opportunity to completely redesign the disastrous Ashland, Armitage and Elston Avenue intersection and save generations of Chicagoans the headache of spending 15 minutes navigating through a single stoplight.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of redesign
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  • Graham, however, was listed as questionable on the report, which is updated daily from Wednesday through Saturday during a typical game week.
    — Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The Michigan Democrat's bill would apply to people in professions including construction, nursing and manufacturing, though the Social Security Administration would need to update the list of qualifying roles every three years.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of update
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  • As head of the agency, Overton would be in a position to streamline the process for biotech companies working on new therapies.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Underwriting is streamlined, and one lender may approve the loan when another lender rejects it.
    — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of streamline
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  • His high-profile attempt to remake The Wicker Man, however, underscored the risk of big-studio ventures.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Others are taking part — but remain skeptical of the fund’s ability to remake rural care, especially with new challenges on the horizon.
    — Daniel Payne, STAT, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of remake

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“Modernize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modernize. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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