as in updating
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 modernizing
Georgia Tech officials said preserving capacity while modernizing the fan experience was a key goal of the project.
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Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The plan includes updating and modernizing its facilities, several of which have not seen capital improvements in nearly 20 years.
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Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
And a proposal from Nunn aimed at modernizing USDA housing rules and expanding access to homeownership in rural America was included in a housing bill that advanced out of Congress on Tuesday.
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Justin Papp,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Since everyone was modernizing, albeit at different speeds, members of the Libby community did not have to fear the serious consequences of formal public rebuke and ostracization that happen in other Amish communities when a member breaks church rules.
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Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
Their organization had spent years modernizing systems and expanding access to information.
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Rahul Saluja,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Now, an inquiry into why a B-52 Stratofortress crashed Monday shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Fore Base, killing eight, is renewing questions about the 70-year-old planes, their purpose in the rapidly modernizing military landscape and their future.
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Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
But as determined as Warsh said the Fed was to modernizing and fixing the economy’s problems, Warsh was noticeably less willing to provide detailed answers about the Fed’s decision-making process or thoughts on broader economic topics than Powell.
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Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
The declaration builds support for the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency, a set of 10 policy principles aimed at improving governance through low-cost reforms, including modernizing vessel registries and publishing fishing authorizations.
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The plan includes updating and modernizing its facilities, several of which have not seen capital improvements in nearly 20 years.
—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
And a proposal from Nunn aimed at modernizing USDA housing rules and expanding access to homeownership in rural America was included in a housing bill that advanced out of Congress on Tuesday.
—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Since everyone was modernizing, albeit at different speeds, members of the Libby community did not have to fear the serious consequences of formal public rebuke and ostracization that happen in other Amish communities when a member breaks church rules.
—
Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
Their organization had spent years modernizing systems and expanding access to information.
—
Rahul Saluja,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Now, an inquiry into why a B-52 Stratofortress crashed Monday shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Fore Base, killing eight, is renewing questions about the 70-year-old planes, their purpose in the rapidly modernizing military landscape and their future.
—
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
But as determined as Warsh said the Fed was to modernizing and fixing the economy’s problems, Warsh was noticeably less willing to provide detailed answers about the Fed’s decision-making process or thoughts on broader economic topics than Powell.
—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
The declaration builds support for the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency, a set of 10 policy principles aimed at improving governance through low-cost reforms, including modernizing vessel registries and publishing fishing authorizations.
—
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modernizing
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The workforce challenge includes preparing people for growing jobs while updating the skills required in occupations that remain.
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School districts focus on updating policies School districts are working on updating their policies ahead of the school year to align with new state policies.
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That could help developers avoid changing enclosures, redesigning projects or repeating certification steps.
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The leaders who recognize this are redesigning open enrollment around the person, not the plan.
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The Secret Service said in a statement that the agency has prioritized retention and development of its workforce while also streamlining the hiring process.
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To help your systems communicate more effectively, explore centralizing clinical data management with the goal of streamlining access to disparate data sources.
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After stabilizing the hillside, the development team discussed remaking the bird with the help of the original artist.
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This means the algorithm isn’t remaking organizations in some new and frightening image.
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“Modernizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modernizing. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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