as in redesigning
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 updating
Hallyburton pointed to Greenbelt repairs and updating fire and police stations.
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Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2026
Avianca is also updating its systems, distribution channels, signage, and passenger information platforms to reflect the terminal change, the company said.
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David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Work ranged from repairing the roof and updating the heating and ventilation systems to remodeling the community workspaces and adding new study pods.
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Linda McIntosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
The solution requires updating the network design to sync immediate production with local neighborhood demand data.
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Jennifer Kite-Powell,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Despite anti-bot measures on ticket sites, scalpers are constantly updating their software to get around new rules and restrictions.
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Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Denim with pieced and paneled constructions add color and wash variety, updating pencil skirts by Coach and Diesel’s work jackets.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
The plan includes updating and modernizing its facilities, several of which have not seen capital improvements in nearly 20 years.
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Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
By July 9, the airport’s name will begin updating in phases across the digital world, signs and aviation systems.
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Alexandra Phelps,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2026
Avianca is also updating its systems, distribution channels, signage, and passenger information platforms to reflect the terminal change, the company said.
—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Work ranged from repairing the roof and updating the heating and ventilation systems to remodeling the community workspaces and adding new study pods.
—
Linda McIntosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
The solution requires updating the network design to sync immediate production with local neighborhood demand data.
—
Jennifer Kite-Powell,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Despite anti-bot measures on ticket sites, scalpers are constantly updating their software to get around new rules and restrictions.
—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Denim with pieced and paneled constructions add color and wash variety, updating pencil skirts by Coach and Diesel’s work jackets.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
The plan includes updating and modernizing its facilities, several of which have not seen capital improvements in nearly 20 years.
—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
By July 9, the airport’s name will begin updating in phases across the digital world, signs and aviation systems.
—
Alexandra Phelps,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for updating
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Leaders face the challenge of democratizing AI access, fostering universal AI literacy, and redesigning performance metrics to prevent new divides.
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Grid operators must prepare for the next big wave of electrification, which will involve industry redesigning some factories to use electricity, residential consumers replacing gas heating and cooking with electric, and charging more electric vehicles.
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Now, an inquiry into why a B-52 Stratofortress crashed Monday shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Fore Base, killing eight, is renewing questions about the 70-year-old planes, their purpose in the rapidly modernizing military landscape and their future.
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The Chicago Cubs continue to balance modernizing Wrigley Field with preserving its historic character.
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The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill on June 23 seeking to alleviate a growing housing crisis by streamlining construction regulations, encouraging local innovation, and limiting investor purchases of homes, among other steps.
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What the housing bill does Among its more than 45 provisions, the bill includes provisions aimed at increasing development of affordable housing by removing regulatory barriers and streamlining environmental reviews.
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The platform is also stepping into production of local content, starting first in Latin America, remaking its shows in local-language versions for Brazil, Mexico and Colombia, and now looking at opportunities in Asia.
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The founder of the Maratha empire who fought against the Mughal dynasty is now a symbol for nationalists remaking the country.
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“Updating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/updating. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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