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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Hallyburton pointed to Greenbelt repairs and updating fire and police stations.
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Avianca is also updating its systems, distribution channels, signage, and passenger information platforms to reflect the terminal change, the company said.
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Leaders face the challenge of democratizing AI access, fostering universal AI literacy, and redesigning performance metrics to prevent new divides.
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Grid operators must prepare for the next big wave of electrification, which will involve industry redesigning some factories to use electricity, residential consumers replacing gas heating and cooking with electric, and charging more electric vehicles.
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The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill on June 23 seeking to alleviate a growing housing crisis by streamlining construction regulations, encouraging local innovation, and limiting investor purchases of homes, among other steps.
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What the housing bill does Among its more than 45 provisions, the bill includes provisions aimed at increasing development of affordable housing by removing regulatory barriers and streamlining environmental reviews.
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The platform is also stepping into production of local content, starting first in Latin America, remaking its shows in local-language versions for Brazil, Mexico and Colombia, and now looking at opportunities in Asia.
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The founder of the Maratha empire who fought against the Mughal dynasty is now a symbol for nationalists remaking the country.
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“Modernizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modernizing. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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