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
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
The Chicago Cubs continue to balance modernizing Wrigley Field with preserving its historic character.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
The plan includes updating and modernizing its facilities, several of which have not seen capital improvements in nearly 20 years.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 18 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
Now, this doesn't necessarily mean modernizing it.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Taking place between 1915 and 1965, the game depicts Daito modernizing alongside Japan.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
As America celebrates 250 years, Longwood Gardens continues to evolve by modernizing its grounds, enhancing its displays and honoring du Pont's vision of conservation.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
The Chicago Cubs continue to balance modernizing Wrigley Field with preserving its historic character.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
The plan includes updating and modernizing its facilities, several of which have not seen capital improvements in nearly 20 years.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 18 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
Now, this doesn't necessarily mean modernizing it.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Taking place between 1915 and 1965, the game depicts Daito modernizing alongside Japan.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
As America celebrates 250 years, Longwood Gardens continues to evolve by modernizing its grounds, enhancing its displays and honoring du Pont's vision of conservation.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modernizing
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By July 9, the airport’s name will begin updating in phases across the digital world, signs and aviation systems.—
Alexandra Phelps,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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The most effective marketers are beginning to operate the same way, holding assumptions lightly, testing deliberately, updating continuously.—
Stefan Pollack,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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That separation allows developers to introduce new capabilities without redesigning airframes or modifying platform-specific hardware.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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The harder challenge is that most organizations are trying to fit AI into yesterday’s workflows instead of redesigning work for tomorrow.—
David Turk,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Robotic and systems technology can be found throughout the facility streamlining different areas and repetitive tasks, ultimately allowing our associates to focus on more nuanced and productive aspects of the job.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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Court documents show the company had already tried to stabilize its finances by refinancing debt, closing stores and streamlining its product lineup, Reuters reported.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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In a city on the make and forever remaking itself, Gene & Georgetti remains unmistakably Chicago.—
David Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The organization has focused on helping students learn the basics of computer science and the technology remaking their world.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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“Modernizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modernizing. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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