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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 threequel had already gone through numerous iterations by the time Brolin first updated THR on its status in May 2022. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 Secure the facility early, draw nothing and keep the bank updated with clean monthly numbers so the credit line stays open. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 For the first time since 2014, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has updated its guidelines for the treatment of symptoms commonly associated with menopause. — Shannon Firth, NPR, 16 Oct. 2026 The press release was updated but not re-sent to media outlets. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 Once the race is complete, the site will be updated with the results, as well. — Renee Anderson, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 The current owner has since updated the residences in collaboration with interior designer Augusta Hoffman, keeping them separate. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 The state’s criteria has not been updated since the mid-1970s. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026 This story has been updated to correct the name of the teacher killed Thursday. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for updated
Adjective
  • In fact, this limitation turns out to be central to Dawn Ranch’s retro, summer camp-adjacent charm, which feels like a happy throwback even with its modernized facilities and amenities.
    — Rachel Tepper Paley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
  • But both Harrison and community members agreed that clearer, modernized access rules were needed, according to the report.
    — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Figure redesigned its hardware to support domestic tasks and commercial work, with manufacturing scale also a priority.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The park was redesigned in collaboration with the Wilton Rancheria, Yoche Dehe Wintun Nation and Shingle Springs Rancheria, according to a city news release.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 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
  • One flight last week leaving from al-Qassim airport north of Riyadh to Geneva, sold for €94,000 ($105,000), compared with a price of about €60,000 ($67,000) before the closure of the main airport in Riyadh.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • As of last week, Moore is calling offensive plays for the Cougars, and the team has also made a change at quarterback.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The interface has also been streamlined and includes dark mode support.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Best Fall Boot Trends Worth Shopping in 2026 At Hermès, Proenza Schouler, and Tory Burch, riding boots returned with a utilitarian sensibility, favoring structured leather, streamlined shafts, and minimal hardware over anything too precious.
    — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

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