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
Gap has been modernizing the global in-store experience around destination categories and elevated product stores in San Francisco, London, Dallas and Chicago.
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
In 1913, President Woodrow Wilson demolished the colonial garden, modernizing it with a rose garden.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Designs nod to the bold looks made famous by young Hollywood during the early 2000s, while modernizing fits and washes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
Central to her proposal is modernizing the WTO’s consensus decision-making process, which requires unanimity among all 166 members.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Since December 2001, there have been reports that Russia is looking at modernizing its nuclear forces with weapons that would have the range of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), yet would be able to dodge radar and avoid any anti-ballistic missile defenses.
—David Szondy
october 26, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
More than a year post-merger, Six Flags still operates over 10 different apps, and even basic transactions like purchasing a season pass on the website have been unreliable, so modernizing and streamlining this technology could go a long way.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
The new measures, which include replacing and repairing streetlights and modernizing Tryon Street, were announced by the Center City Public Safety Task Force.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Earlier this year, the mayor's office pulled out of advocacy for modernizing the state's energy standards after months of meetings and engagement on the issue, The Courier Journal previously reported based on email records and interviews.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
In 1913, President Woodrow Wilson demolished the colonial garden, modernizing it with a rose garden.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Designs nod to the bold looks made famous by young Hollywood during the early 2000s, while modernizing fits and washes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
Central to her proposal is modernizing the WTO’s consensus decision-making process, which requires unanimity among all 166 members.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Since December 2001, there have been reports that Russia is looking at modernizing its nuclear forces with weapons that would have the range of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), yet would be able to dodge radar and avoid any anti-ballistic missile defenses.
—David Szondy
october 26, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
More than a year post-merger, Six Flags still operates over 10 different apps, and even basic transactions like purchasing a season pass on the website have been unreliable, so modernizing and streamlining this technology could go a long way.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
The new measures, which include replacing and repairing streetlights and modernizing Tryon Street, were announced by the Center City Public Safety Task Force.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Earlier this year, the mayor's office pulled out of advocacy for modernizing the state's energy standards after months of meetings and engagement on the issue, The Courier Journal previously reported based on email records and interviews.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modernizing
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Like Kilpatrick, Howard associate dean Ingrid Sturgis said the school is updating its site and would soon restore the specific reference to Terez.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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Additional states including Florida, Kansas, Indiana, Maryland, Utah, Illinois, and New York, have considered (to differing extents) the idea of updating their maps, Reuters reported.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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The new editor is also giving the magazine a facelift, redesigning its logo and drawing visual inspiration from its archives.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Key changes include redesigning the Stadium Interchange into a diverging diamond and rebuilding the Hawley Road interchange.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For example, generative AI can help designers ask questions and get answers in natural language, streamlining routine tasks.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Oct. 2025
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Each profile showcases items these personalities have actually worn, streamlining product discovery and eliminating the trial-and-error of reverse-image searching to identify specific pieces, Talu noted.—
Andre Claudio,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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So my attention was taken up with wiping off the counter and the tiles, and remaking the coffee.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Upgrades on the century-old building will include pedestrian and landscaping improvements, a new event space and remaking a full-service restaurant space.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Modernizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modernizing. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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