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update

verb

ˌəp-ˈdāt

Definition of update

as in to redesign

to adapt to modern needs, taste, or usage the movie is basically a retelling of the tried-and-true Cinderella story, updated for today's hipper audiences

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Recent Examples of update What this special trim does get updated over the standard one is the suspension setup. — New Atlas, 11 July 2026 This means that new waveforms and networking functions can be installed or updated without replacing the entire radio. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026 If a profile, photo, or introduction needs updating, choose one that feels alive and honest. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026 Streamline a tricky task with a co-worker, update an invoice, or create a cleaner process that protects your time and self-respect. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for update

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Rather than relying solely on smaller manufacturing nodes, Dongfang Suanxin aims to improve performance by redesigning how chips process and move data.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
In Milan, the historic Via Manzoni store was redesigned and soft-opened during Milan Design Week, with an official opening planned for September.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 July 2026

Definition of redesign

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This concern should not be a barrier to modernizing and interconnecting our grid to enable approvals for renewable energy projects.

— James Ferguson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026
The firm argues that traditional skill profiles in finance are no longer sufficient as CFOs face mounting pressure to modernize processes, support real-time decision-making and deliver more strategic insights.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 7 July 2026

Definition of modernize

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The state and city are still pursuing more ways to increase housing density and streamline development regulations in hopes of lowering costs.

— Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
From streamlining access to MARTA from the terminal to reorganizing the drop-off zone, things are looking a little different around the airport.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of streamline

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Taken together, the deals show a company trying to remake itself from a Gulf oil producer into a global energy heavyweight — a push that looks more important than ever as the Iran war disrupts its home market.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 7 July 2026
For many years, the prevailing expectation was that Europe would transform its neighborhood and remake it in its own image.

— Galip Dalay, Time, 7 July 2026

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