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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
Patrick Damp, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
In 2024, the Department of Justice updated its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, with requirements about how state and local governments are to ensure that website content and mobile applications are accessible to those with disabilities.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
This article is being continuously updated.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
The Ramona-Barona Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan will be updated and the county of San Diego will present exhibitors on wellness, parks and recreation in addition to the county’s Climate Action Plan.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Be sure to sign up for text alerts and follow us on Instagram, TikTok and Flipboard to stay updated!
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
This is a developing story and may be updated.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
The story was later updated with more information.
—Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The Red List of Threatened Species, which was updated by the IUCN on Thursday, now includes the Emperor penguin and Antarctic fur seal on its endangered list.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 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 will be updated with more events as they are announced.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
In 2024, the Department of Justice updated its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, with requirements about how state and local governments are to ensure that website content and mobile applications are accessible to those with disabilities.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
This article is being continuously updated.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
The Ramona-Barona Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan will be updated and the county of San Diego will present exhibitors on wellness, parks and recreation in addition to the county’s Climate Action Plan.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Be sure to sign up for text alerts and follow us on Instagram, TikTok and Flipboard to stay updated!
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
This is a developing story and may be updated.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
The story was later updated with more information.
—Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The Red List of Threatened Species, which was updated by the IUCN on Thursday, now includes the Emperor penguin and Antarctic fur seal on its endangered list.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for updated
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Investments in modernized facilities, advanced textile research for uniforms, redesigned Navy hospitality and enhanced personal telecommunications reflect how our command is adapting to the Navy’s changing demands.—
Robert J Bianchi,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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What followed was an extensive renovation that transformed the 18th-century property into a modernized retreat, although according to Barrymore, the scale of the project appears to have influenced her decision to sell sooner than expected.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Interiors were redesigned by D’Aquino Monaco with a focus on clean lines and gallery-style finishes.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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In addition to Glock, pistols with a cruciform trigger bar — including the Palmetto State Armory Dagger and the Ruger RXM — would need to be redesigned, according to Everytown spokesperson Isabel Aptman.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 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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The teams, which share a spring training complex, formalized the competition last year, when the Mariners won the season series 5-1 to claim the trophy, a Fender Telecaster guitar signed by Vedder.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Marty Supreme actress had her glam done by makeup artist Gregory Arlt, who used an assortment of customer favorites from the brand — which the actress raved about to PEOPLE last fall, including the Ideal Fix concealer and Baked Marbelized blush.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Bus service on the B41 and B6 lines would be streamlined as part of the redesign.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Admittedly, a good budgeting app would have streamlined the process.—
Nicoletta Richardson,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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