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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 This story has been updated to remove a photo of Patrick Stewart in character as Jean-Luc Picard that had been reversed by the agency that provided it. — Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026 The company has updated its full-year guidance following the strong quarter. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026 Task force member Angela Harris, chair of Phillips Health Ministry and Phillips Metropolitan CME Church, said that residents should make sure their phone number, email address and mailing address are updated and accurate. — Sandy Battulga, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026 This article was updated on October 29 with information about the felony charges filed against Kalshi and its co-founders. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for update

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Simplifying future electric vehicles Beyond batteries, GM is redesigning the motors, electronics and electrical systems used in its next generation of EVs.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Every few years, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, which regulates the sport, makes the teams redesign their cars.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of redesign

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And the expansion of the IRL Economy, just like the AI buildout, will require substantial capital to build and modernize venues, bring successful concepts to new markets and create entirely new offerings.

— Davis Noell, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
Following the pattern of Manchester, East Hartford is looking to modernize its downtown with traffic roundabouts, a road diet and new pedestrian amenities.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of modernize

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Puma’s mission to remake its executive team continues with its newest hire.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Since coming to Barnes & Noble, in 2019, Daunt, a very English Londoner, has had the curious experience of successfully remaking the book business in places like Wichita, Kansas, and Cheyenne, Wyoming.

— Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026

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