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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
Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Chastain agrees that January is often the month when a lot of the seed catalogs are updated, and new versions get mailed out for the year.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
This article is being continuously updated.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2026
This is a developing story that will be updated.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026
This story has been updated with commentary from Tuesday’s Village Council meeting.
—Theo Karantsalis, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
This story will be updated as more schools announce winter weather plans.
—Brooke Muckerman, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 28 Jan. 2026
The list will be continuously updated.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Stay updated of developments by tuning in to NOAA Weather Radio or your preferred weather news source.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 22 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
It was updated in January of 2026.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Chastain agrees that January is often the month when a lot of the seed catalogs are updated, and new versions get mailed out for the year.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
This article is being continuously updated.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2026
This is a developing story that will be updated.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026
This story has been updated with commentary from Tuesday’s Village Council meeting.
—Theo Karantsalis, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
This story will be updated as more schools announce winter weather plans.
—Brooke Muckerman, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 28 Jan. 2026
The list will be continuously updated.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Stay updated of developments by tuning in to NOAA Weather Radio or your preferred weather news source.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for updated
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The company's entry into offshore energy, servicing wind turbines, alongside its modernized fleet also strengthen its market position and diversify its revenue streams, supporting wider profit margins and faster growth than competitors.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2026
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The final Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, which was modularly constructed like all subsequent carriers in the class from USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) onward, was the second carrier after USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) to feature a modernized, smaller island with a new radar tower.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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This too has also recently been redesigned, with a palette of greens and corals, as well as a sunroof that can be retracted on beautiful days.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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The anodized exterior trim bits return for a bit of visual interest, and Subaru also redesigned the Wilderness’ front and rear bumpers.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
22 Jan. 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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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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In a decision filed last week in Fulton County Superior Court, District Attorney Fani Willis said there wasn't enough evidence to prosecute Patty Durand for stealing trade secrets, which is a felony.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The anticipated move would end a string of three consecutive quarter-point rate cuts, aligning with a cautious approach outlined by Powell last month, before reports of the investigation into his conduct.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Kia Telluride is taking a model year off, Toyota simplified the bZ4X to bZ, Jeep killed the Wagoneer but continued the more luxurious Grand Wagoneer and Audi streamlined its lineup by merging the A4 into the new A5 and replacing the A7 with the A6 that has a Sportback-like shape.—
Robert Duffer,
AJC.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Cluttered Counters Make meal prep and clean up a breeze by keeping your counters streamlined, not filled to the max with appliances and canisters and the like.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
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