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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
Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
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
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
In early April, Amy Coon updated her Facebook page photo to raves from friends.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
It has never been updated, despite decades of newer research pointing to harm at much lower levels.
—Ryan Brennan
may 27, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Recently, though, Stärke was bought and its formula updated to not only streamline assembly, but ensure that the end product possesses as modern of a sports-car driving experience as possible.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has updated its guidelines for colorectal cancer screening.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
This is a developing story and will be updated.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 27 May 2026
This article was updated with information about Roku OS’s old home screen and Continue Watching feature.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
This story was updated to refresh headlines.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Adjective
Just northeast of downtown, at Lake Geneva at Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, choose a room, suite, or villa; enjoy two golf courses and excellent restaurants, as well as an updated WELL Spa + Salon and a fitness center.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
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
Following the robust quarter, Nokia updated its outlook.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
In early April, Amy Coon updated her Facebook page photo to raves from friends.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
It has never been updated, despite decades of newer research pointing to harm at much lower levels.
—Ryan Brennan
may 27, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Recently, though, Stärke was bought and its formula updated to not only streamline assembly, but ensure that the end product possesses as modern of a sports-car driving experience as possible.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has updated its guidelines for colorectal cancer screening.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
This is a developing story and will be updated.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 27 May 2026
This article was updated with information about Roku OS’s old home screen and Continue Watching feature.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
This story was updated to refresh headlines.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for updated
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The refresh includes the assembly hall, unit storage area, classrooms, fitness center, as well as men’s and women’s bathrooms and showers, and a modernized area for vehicle storage.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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The model retains all of the aesthetic cues of the original Adrenaline GTS 10 from 2009, but updates the Y2K sneaker with modernized comfort.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Outdoor spaces were expanded, a top-deck bar was added, and the helideck was redesigned as a guest lounge.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Redistricting war intensifies primary races The passage in November of Proposition 50, which redesigned congressional districts to favor Democrats, has intensified the primary races in those areas.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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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
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In Sunny Isles Beach, another town that’s been remade by major development projects, the Bentley Residences tower is expected to be completed this year.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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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
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We were whisked around in golf carts, engaged in happy banter at the bar and felt accommodated when last-minute changes or requests arose.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after departing the Department of Justice last month, according to a report.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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The company has since streamlined its operations, focusing on its coding product, Codex, and continues to invest in image generation and robotics.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Departing the ship is also streamlined for MSC Yacht Club passengers.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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“Updated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/updated. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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