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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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David Beckham appeared bent out of shape last weekend.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
13 May 2025
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The whole season was shot last September in Knoxville, Tenn., but news of the reboot and Malarkey’s hiring as host, were kept under wraps until a few weeks ago.—
Pamela Kragen,
Mercury News,
13 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 25 May. 2025.
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