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
For organizations that are serious about modernizing their platforms and adopting AI to drive efficiency and growth, intelligent archiving should be a core part of their digital transformation and data readiness strategies.
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Sean Nathaniel, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The city then heavily invested in modernizing the park in the ‘80s.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Firms that are modernizing plants, scaling up mine starts, turning around refineries, or converting assembly lines for EVs increasingly need specialists on a timetable that full-time hiring can’t match.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Towing industry representatives said another priority should be modernizing the DMV’s process for getting permission to sell someone’s vehicle.
—Dave Altimari, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
Scale is another key modernizing tool.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
The city called the effort a critical step in modernizing Fort Lauderdale’s water infrastructure and ensuring higher-quality service to homes and businesses once the new Prospect Lake Clean Water Center and Prospect Wellfield improvements are complete.
—Sergio Candido, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Throughout his 12-year tenure with the heritage American brand, Vevers has transformed the business by introducing ready-to-wear and modernizing its handbags for the next generation of fashion enthusiasts.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Styling is playing a key role in how brands are modernizing low-rise jeans.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
Sean Nathaniel, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The city then heavily invested in modernizing the park in the ‘80s.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Firms that are modernizing plants, scaling up mine starts, turning around refineries, or converting assembly lines for EVs increasingly need specialists on a timetable that full-time hiring can’t match.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Towing industry representatives said another priority should be modernizing the DMV’s process for getting permission to sell someone’s vehicle.
—Dave Altimari, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
Scale is another key modernizing tool.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
The city called the effort a critical step in modernizing Fort Lauderdale’s water infrastructure and ensuring higher-quality service to homes and businesses once the new Prospect Lake Clean Water Center and Prospect Wellfield improvements are complete.
—Sergio Candido, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Throughout his 12-year tenure with the heritage American brand, Vevers has transformed the business by introducing ready-to-wear and modernizing its handbags for the next generation of fashion enthusiasts.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Styling is playing a key role in how brands are modernizing low-rise jeans.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modernizing
Verb
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See the full list of winners, updating live.—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Sep. 2025
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This replaces one-time decisions with ongoing evaluation, updating and adjusting access in real time.—
Steve Riley,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Food companies are learning to build flexibility into their operations, farmers are diversifying their markets and input sources, and restaurants are redesigning menus around supply chain reliability rather than just cost and taste.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The line made other minor tweaks as well, such as redesigning its central Roundabout area to offer more indoor lounge space and lengthening the main pool.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If your collection still feels cluttered, try streamlining your storage.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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For example, phrases like ‘realigning resources’, ‘streamlining operations’, or ‘shifting priorities’,can signal restructuring.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Khusnullin has earned Putin’s unconditional trust due to his lengthy experience in remaking cities.—
Yegor Mostovshikov,
The Dial,
9 Sep. 2025
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My mind taking apart, then remaking.—
Leila Chatti
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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