as in to redesign
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 update
This article has been updated with additional information.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
The Texas Department of State Health Services updated its website with the new numbers Tuesday afternoon and said the majority of the cases are in unvaccinated individuals or those whose vaccination status is unknown, with 80 unvaccinated and 74 of unknown status.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2025
Keeping updated with finances while ensuring your team is taken care of is the top priority.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
This story has been updated with additional information.
—Ben Church, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
The Texas Department of State Health Services updated its website with the new numbers Tuesday afternoon and said the majority of the cases are in unvaccinated individuals or those whose vaccination status is unknown, with 80 unvaccinated and 74 of unknown status.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2025
Keeping updated with finances while ensuring your team is taken care of is the top priority.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
This story has been updated with additional information.
—Ben Church, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for update
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Others wondered if the woman could find a compromise and consider having the ring reset or redesigned.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Goodbye, Bubble Sort; Hello, AI Whisperer Second, redesign technical assessments to evaluate candidates' ability to leverage AI tools effectively.—
Arie Abramovici,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Such businesses are highly profitable for the company, which is investing an unspecified amount into a facility in Oklahoma to expand production by 10 million units annually and modernize the plant.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2025
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State of play: The renovations will modernize the structure and create a new welcome center designed to hold more guests and be more accessible.—
Carrie Shepherd,
Axios,
7 Mar. 2025
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List of Drinks Starbucks Will Remove Read more Starbucks Crisis Comms Require a 'Delicate Balance,' Says Advocate Health SVP Starbucks is phasing out several drinks from its menu as part of its streamlining efforts.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Automation streamlines data generation and entity identification.—
Sandeep Shilawat,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The many reversals, to be clear, do little to undercut the extent to which the administration is making good on Trump's goal of remaking much of the federal government.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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The emergency appeal marks the first time President Trump’s efforts to drastically remake the federal government — including through deep cuts across government agencies — have reached the nation’s highest court.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Update.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/update. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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