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
After closing for four years due to storm damage, the beloved landmark reopened in late 2024 following a $20 million restoration that carefully preserved its beloved tiki spirit while also modernizing and updating the experience.
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Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
The task force is expected to provide recommendations for modernizing the infractions process later this year.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Other broad objectives include modernizing and strengthening state enterprises and increasing foreign-currency revenue, including through remittances from Cubans in Miami and elsewhere.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Dell has spent the past two years modernizing and standardizing its systems to prepare for broader AI adoption.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Metro Transit also is modernizing its fare collection system on buses and at stations.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2026
The test probably indicates Kim is intent on enlarging and modernizing an arsenal of missiles capable of reaching the United States mainland.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
The candidates covered a wide range of topics over two hours, including calls for modernizing firefighting technologies and more transparency for the Department of Insurance in rate adjustment cases and claims handling.
—Pat Maio, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
Prime Video and YouTube have been leaders in modernizing the clicker.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
The task force is expected to provide recommendations for modernizing the infractions process later this year.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Other broad objectives include modernizing and strengthening state enterprises and increasing foreign-currency revenue, including through remittances from Cubans in Miami and elsewhere.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Dell has spent the past two years modernizing and standardizing its systems to prepare for broader AI adoption.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Metro Transit also is modernizing its fare collection system on buses and at stations.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2026
The test probably indicates Kim is intent on enlarging and modernizing an arsenal of missiles capable of reaching the United States mainland.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
The candidates covered a wide range of topics over two hours, including calls for modernizing firefighting technologies and more transparency for the Department of Insurance in rate adjustment cases and claims handling.
—Pat Maio, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
Prime Video and YouTube have been leaders in modernizing the clicker.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modernizing
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In practice, that can mean swapping out legacy controllers, updating drive technology or adjusting heating systems depending on plant configuration.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Kawamura and the production designer Ryo Sugimoto have tweaked and expanded upon the game’s spare visual elements, updating, among other objects, the wall posters where several of the trickiest anomalies lie.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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For future Artemis missions, the agency is redesigning the heat shield.—
Tom Costello,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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That part of the plan includes improving 40 miles of summer trails and 10 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails and redesigning two trailheads that will encourage more people to recreate in the White River National Forest.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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That’s where portable dry shampoo formulas—especially puffs—really shine, by streamlining the entire experience.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
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Industry observers said the exemption could have significant implications for energy companies by streamlining approvals of new projects and impeding opponents' ability to derail drilling plans.—
MATTHEW BROWN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Apr. 2026
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After a serious fall at 81, Rego found solace in remaking her bruised face on paper.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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Spurred by drought, what was once grassland is remaking itself into a shrub desert.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Modernizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modernizing. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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