modernizing

verb

present participle of modernize
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 Making Shakespeare’s plays accessible is a noble goal, but there are other ways to go about this beyond modernizing the text and diluting its lyrical beauty and nuance. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026 Driscoll was widely seen as less combative and positioned himself as a driving force for modernizing the Army through updating its doctrine and integrating robots, drones and other emerging technologies into the force. — Luis Martinez, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 The onboard of the Forter platform also reflects the bridal retailer’s broader strategy of modernizing its commerce infrastructure—aimed at improving the customer experience. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 The original scope of the project included a new accessible circulation desk, windows and modernizing systems like electrical, fire and HVAC. — Idaho Statesman, 30 Aug. 2026 While modernizing nearly every surface and system, the home’s historic character remains at the forefront. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026 About $2 billion is being invested in modernizing and converting spaces in center city. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026 The World Bank has poured hundreds of millions of dollars into grants for modernizing the Syrian financial sector, restoring water access, and bolstering its healthcare system. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026 Ryan undertook extensive restoration work after acquiring Castleton, modernizing the home without sacrificing its historic character. — Mark David, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modernizing
  1. updating
  2. redesigning
  3. streamlining
  4. remaking
Verb
  • Lawmakers have been eyeing changes like prohibiting lawmakers from dating staff members, updating reporting systems and retaliation protections, and increasing educational and training resources.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Project managers should treat roadmaps as living planning tools, updating them regularly and communicating changes early instead of preserving unrealistic timelines.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of updating
Verb
  • That means redesigning an interface can create an odd paradox.
    — Mark Vena, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Apple got there by redesigning the chip to place the core logic silicon side-by-side with the memory chips.
    — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of redesigning
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  • To maximize their effectiveness, the United States should build global support for refocusing their strategy, streamlining their operations, and making new investments in them.
    — Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
  • However, according to Thomason, streamlining the CEQA process for longer projects would likely result in less thorough environmental reviews across the board.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of streamlining
Verb
  • It’s gotten there by largely avoiding the trap of remaking the original story, in which an astronaut (Heston) crash-lands on a mysterious world in which apes are the dominant species and humans are subjugated, nonverbal creatures.
    — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
  • From Carlsbad to Malibu to Santa Cruz, erosion is already remaking the maps of popular beaches in dramatic ways.
    — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of remaking

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