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 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in August had updated its seasonal forecast to expect between seven and 13 named storms this year. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

That means simply updating your iPhone to iOS 27 does not activate the protection. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

The referendum language was recommended by the county’s Charter Review Task Force, a board made up mostly of commission appointees that debated options for updating the county’s governing document. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

For more Lichtenstein coverage, ARTnews has reported on the Whitney’s collaboration with Gap tied to the exhibition and updated its article looking at the artist’s top auction results. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026