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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
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
Ingraham's question appeared to call back to a rumor that first started in the spring when the president began showing off his updated Oval Office.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 12 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
Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
It was updated in March of 2026.
—Big Think, 26 Mar. 2026
Trump is also updated on the war through conversations with top advisers, foreign leaders and news reports, the officials said.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
In 2024, the Department of Justice updated its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, with requirements about how state and local governments are to ensure that website content and mobile applications are accessible to those with disabilities.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
It's continually updated, but rarely in an all-at-once push like this 2026 revamp detailed in our briefings.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
The projections will be updated daily.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The pact was designed to last through 2030 and updated then.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 18 Mar. 2026
This story has been updated with additional information.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
Ingraham's question appeared to call back to a rumor that first started in the spring when the president began showing off his updated Oval Office.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 12 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
This article is being continuously updated.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
It was updated in March of 2026.
—Big Think, 26 Mar. 2026
Trump is also updated on the war through conversations with top advisers, foreign leaders and news reports, the officials said.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
In 2024, the Department of Justice updated its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, with requirements about how state and local governments are to ensure that website content and mobile applications are accessible to those with disabilities.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
It's continually updated, but rarely in an all-at-once push like this 2026 revamp detailed in our briefings.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
The projections will be updated daily.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The pact was designed to last through 2030 and updated then.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 18 Mar. 2026
This story has been updated with additional information.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for updated
Adjective
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The upgrade brings a modernized interface, snap layouts for improved multitasking, and built-in Copilot AI assistance for quick answers and task management.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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In the past year, Cook County courts have expanded language access, increased online access to information and modernized systems to improve transparency.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The interior was redesigned with new modern enhancements and interactive videos to elevate the fan experience.—
Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Apple AirPods 4 Deal The AirPods 4 are redesigned to stay comfortable and stable all day long.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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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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
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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
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Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil, was last trading near $103 a barrel, up about 3% for the day.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The civil trial began with opening arguments in Santa Fe last month.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Available on Amazon, this one has streamlined shipping.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2026
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The design is streamlined, but six decorative inlaid steel rondels on each side of the handle add a little panache.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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