Thesaurus results for CONTEMPORIZES

contemporizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of contemporize

as in updates

to adapt to modern needs, taste, or usage the new owners of the old-line French restaurant plan to contemporize the menu and make the place seem less intimidating

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Future updates from the American Cancer Society and CDC on screening-age guidance for women under 40.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Google has announced a fresh set of Android updates that enlist artificial intelligence to defend against human fraud, expanding AI's role in detecting and blocking scam attempts via messages and calls.

— Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

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The result modernizes the matte complexion associated with earlier beauty eras through lighter textures and softer finishes.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026
The thoughtful reformulation modernizes the scent with a crisper citrus top note, a mossier base, and improved longevity.

— Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026

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Look for a platform that streamlines everyday tasks, integrates with your existing tools, protects your data and offers reliable customer support.

— Dana Miranda, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Nike has a new operating model dubbed Pace, which includes the realignment of three geographies as the company further streamlines the organization to cut costs.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

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