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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 updated
Chris Winter, Denver Post, 22 Nov. 2025
The updated charging modality allows for faster, more-efficient energy transfer (in this case, at up to 240 W), with communication between the charger and the battery meant to prevent issues such as overheating and thermal runaway that trigger fires.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Nov. 2025
Ingraham's question appeared to call back to a rumor that first started in the spring when the president began showing off his updated Oval Office.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
The new exterior design improves aerodynamics, and brings styling up to par with Nissan's other recent offerings such as the new Leaf and the updated Murano.
—New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
But in most other cases, Apple seems happy to take older icons and automatically modify them to match Tahoe's theming rather than letting old, non-updated icons stick out as all the other icons on your system change their colors and tints.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 15 Jan. 2026
This story has been updated with additional context and developments.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Most recently, it was updated to become an upscale retail and dining destination.
—Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
This story has been updated to add new information.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
This is a developing story and will be updated.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
There had long been hope that the new version of AGOA would be updated to improve the utility of the agreement.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 14 Jan. 2026
This is a developing story and may be updated.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
This article is being continuously updated.
—Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
This would also provide a historic opportunity to incorporate the rights of the Tribes into an updated Compact.
—Chris Winter, Denver Post, 22 Nov. 2025
The updated charging modality allows for faster, more-efficient energy transfer (in this case, at up to 240 W), with communication between the charger and the battery meant to prevent issues such as overheating and thermal runaway that trigger fires.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Nov. 2025
Ingraham's question appeared to call back to a rumor that first started in the spring when the president began showing off his updated Oval Office.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
The new exterior design improves aerodynamics, and brings styling up to par with Nissan's other recent offerings such as the new Leaf and the updated Murano.
—New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
But in most other cases, Apple seems happy to take older icons and automatically modify them to match Tahoe's theming rather than letting old, non-updated icons stick out as all the other icons on your system change their colors and tints.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
This story has been updated with additional information.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 15 Jan. 2026
This story has been updated with additional context and developments.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Most recently, it was updated to become an upscale retail and dining destination.
—Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
This story has been updated to add new information.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
This is a developing story and will be updated.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
There had long been hope that the new version of AGOA would be updated to improve the utility of the agreement.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 14 Jan. 2026
This is a developing story and may be updated.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
This article is being continuously updated.
—Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for updated
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Under his watch, the Knicks have undergone a full schematic overhaul — modernized offense, more pace, more aggression, a defensive identity built on pressure and trust.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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This rustic buffet cabinet from The Pioneer Woman’s Walmart collection emulates this traditional furniture piece with a few modernized updates.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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The honors are considered a key gauge for how media perceive automakers’ new and redesigned vehicles, and buyers often use them in selecting vehicles for purchase.—
Alexa St. John,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The company redesigned the insole to focus on 10 different pain points, from knees, hips, and lower back, carefully providing support for continuous comfort.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2023
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.—
Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder,
Anchorage Daily News,
15 Feb. 2023
Verb
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Of course, there are only so many bad movies that are ripe to be remade; only so many movies that are famous enough to feel like safe investments, but also flawed enough to guarantee that Hollywood executives will feel like creative geniuses for improving upon them.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Four Democratic-Farm-Labor Party lawmakers who chair state Senate education committees cited Minneapolis Public Schools canceling classes and extracurricular activities last week after federal agents reportedly clashed with students and staff during Roosevelt High School’s dismissal on Wednesday.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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While Constantine died before the filming of 2023’s My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, the plot of the movie paid tribute to the actor, revolving around a family trip to Greece intended to honor his character’s last wish.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Lurie streamlined housing approvals, re-organized and sped up city safety responses, launched an anti-homelessness campaign and won a 73 percent approval rating among local voters.—
Thomas D. Elias,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Next steps Segura has promised that the plans for the 12 schools starting turnarounds next year will be much more organized and streamlined since the district has more time to plan.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Jan. 2026
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