Synonyms of update

update

verb

ˌəp-ˈdāt 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• redesign
• modernize
• streamline
• remake
• revise
• rework
• contemporize
• remodel
• recast
• redo
• refashion
• revamp
• reengineer
• redevelop

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of update

The assist side has been updated with Bosch Gen 5 drive systems, which Tern says are lighter, quieter, and more powerful. — New Atlas, 25 July 2026

Despite the heightened risk, commercial traffic continues to transit steadily through the Red Sea and the Strait, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), which provides maritime security warnings and incident updates. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Fantasy Labs used to be the leader in player updates on what was then known as Twitter. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 24 July 2026

Since May 1, cases of cyclosporiasis have topped 11,500 in 41 states, according to data updated by the CDC on Wednesday. — ABC News, 24 July 2026