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as in redesigned
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
Katie Chang, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
This story will be updated throughout the week of CES.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
This report may be updated as more details become available.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
But on Monday, Guerrera said in a statement that his agency will propose changes to the Legislature to ensure that policies are updated and clear.
—Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2025
This story has been updated to reflect Judge Ellen Gesmer's ruling.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
This list is regularly updated as movies rotate on and off of Prime Video.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
This list is in alphabetical order and will be updated.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
The core spirits of these centuries-long traditions still exist; they’ve just been updated for modern times.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
No stay here, however, would be complete with a stop at the legendary King Cole Bar—which was updated with new paint and furnishings—for the signature Red Snapper, made virgin of course.
—Katie Chang, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
This story will be updated throughout the week of CES.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
This report may be updated as more details become available.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
But on Monday, Guerrera said in a statement that his agency will propose changes to the Legislature to ensure that policies are updated and clear.
—Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2025
This story has been updated to reflect Judge Ellen Gesmer's ruling.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
This list is regularly updated as movies rotate on and off of Prime Video.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
This list is in alphabetical order and will be updated.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
The core spirits of these centuries-long traditions still exist; they’ve just been updated for modern times.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for updated
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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But as womenswear modernized in the 20th century across the West, allowing wearers to ditch restrictive corsets and full skirts and opt for a wider range of silhouettes, pockets finally made more regular appearances.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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But, this time around, they’re updated and modernized.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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McIntire was arrested in Massachusetts last month and faces federal charges in Missouri for allegedly using a homemade incendiary device to ignite the two electric vehicles on March 17.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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The company's Groom's Cake ice cream flavor won its Great Scoop Revival Flavor Tournament last year and will be available in stores beginning May 1, the ice cream maker said in a news release.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Voiceover assignment is streamlined directly into the timeline.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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The regulatory process should be streamlined and held to high standards of social profitability.—
William Dunkelberg,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Updated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/updated. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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