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verb

past tense of update
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
Adjective
Samsung says its updated ProVisual Engine enhances nightography on both models with improved image processing, which should result in brighter, cleaner photos in low-light environments. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026 An updated listing for the property shows the couple have cut another $1 million from its asking price, just three months after slashing the price by $1 million in March. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 The natatorium reopened in 2010 with an elegant, updated neoclassical facade, while the pool itself was subdivided into two areas, one for lap swimming and the other a shallow area for children to swim and play. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026 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 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
The LaRue family was followed by the Romani family, which updated the infrastructure and remodeled portions of the house. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026 This story has been updated to include Jacqui Heinrich’s post. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026 This work suggests that the limits of disagreement may come less from the nature of reality and more from how information is updated. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026 The Orland High School District 230 board unanimously approved a $198 million budget Thursday, a slight increase from the tentative budget presented last month as some fund sources were updated. — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration last month updated its seasonal forecast and now expects between seven and 13 named storms this year. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026 This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026 The world’s largest givers This week, Bridgespan also updated its rankings of the world’s largest corporate and institutional givers, based on average annual giving between 2020 and 2024. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026 The institute does not have updated statistics, said Jon Solomon, research director of the Aspen Institute Sports and Society Program, but high costs continue to be an issue. — Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for updated
Adjective
  • Originally launched in 1990, this hiking shoe has been reinterpreted for the fall/winter 2026 season with a modernized construction while retaining its distinctive silhouette.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The new hospital, which will include a modernized neonatal intensive care unit, intends to provide integrated care across gynecology, pregnancy, labor and delivery, menopause, and cardiology.
    — Catriona Marangi, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In October 2025, Aigle revamped its Paris and Hong Kong flagships with a sleeker, more contemporary look, redesigned its logo and focused on key core items — all while delivering double-digit growth across key markets.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • These earbuds have also been redesigned with a refined contour and shorter stem fore more stability in your ears.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • The American Western drama is the latest of Taylor Sheridan's ever-growing Yellowstone franchise surrounding the legacy of the Dutton family from west of the Mississippi.
    — Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Feb. 2023
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • The slew of events begins with a formal arrival ceremony later on Wednesday, just as a judge is expected to hear arguments in a lawsuit brought by the three news outlets the president banned from the White House last week.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Cooks, who turns 33 on Friday, spent last season with New Orleans and Buffalo, making 24 catches for 279 yards in 15 games.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Instead keep the silhouette low-profile and streamlined, then let one detail — whether the print, material, sole, or laces — do the talking, says Kopulos.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
  • For the deceased who leave behind an inheritance in Mexico, including land, the process for Mexican beneficiaries is streamlined through probate court.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

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