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
Accessibility The building has been fully modernized several times over since its 1912 debut, so there are fully accessible rooms, elevators, and public spaces throughout.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The traditional enterprise server business is booming as customers modernize infrastructure.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Much of the brand’s growth, though, stems from Merrell’s work to modernize without sacrificing its credibility in the market.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
The estate dates back to 1874, but Steinhart modernized it and added his signature design flourishes.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The traditional enterprise server business is booming as customers modernize infrastructure.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Much of the brand’s growth, though, stems from Merrell’s work to modernize without sacrificing its credibility in the market.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
The estate dates back to 1874, but Steinhart modernized it and added his signature design flourishes.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modernize
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The park district also water playgrounds in McKinley, Austin-Lake and Avalon Park are being redesigned and rebuilt as part of an ongoing improvements project, and will be closed for the 2026 season.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Those plans suggest that the interchange should be removed or redesigned.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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The non-inclusion of the church among other Christian denominations created a backlash on social media and drew strong rebukes from Mormon members of Congress who urged the Pentagon to update the list.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Special digital section is continually updated.—
Miami Herald Staff Report,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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The platform is intended to improve situational awareness, streamline resource allocation, and ensure reliable communication for forces operating around the world.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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Published by Epic Games, the game is also using Unreal Engine, which should really help streamline the game’s development.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The latest shakeup follows multiple controversial moves by Weiss, who’s set on remaking the institution long defined by tradition.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Free Press founder Weiss, who joined CBS last October, had long telegraphed that major changes were afoot in an effort to remake 60 Minutes under a new ownership regime led by Paramount CEO David Ellison.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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“Modernize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modernize. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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