Thesaurus results for UPDATE

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 Post updated Saturday, July 4 with more movies and TV shows to watch this weekend. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Be sure to sign up for text alerts and follow us on Instagram, TikTok and Flipboard to stay updated! — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 4 July 2026 Use ice-pop molds to recreate the Bomb Pops and Firecracker treats of our youth but updated with healthier ingredients of fresh blueberries and strawberries. — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 Not in the wrong way, of course, given that this tournament has certainly been updated and modernized in all the right ways to keep pace with the growth of tennis and, in general, professional sports. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for update

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And Harleys has entirely redesigned the rear -suspension and increased its travel 117 per cent to five inches (13 cm).

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
The design simplifies manufacturing and allows future upgrades without redesigning the entire platform.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026

Definition of redesign

Verb

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 service is meant to streamline the check in process on the day of departure.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 4 July 2026
This rustic teak love seat can work in lots of spaces, like on the perimeter of your garden or outside your shed, while the modern Brighton rug is perfect for streamlining an outdoor conversation set.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026

Definition of streamline

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Hyo and Toho’s then-head of planning tracked down Yeon’s contact information, flew to Korea and presented him with 10 classic Toho library titles and an open offer to remake one.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
The truly remarkable thing about this country is its ingenious ability—through elections, immigration, freedom of speech, and economic mobility—to constantly remake itself.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 July 2026

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