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update

verb

ˌəp-ˈdāt

Definition of update

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 was updated on October 15 with news of the latest attacks on chemical tankers near and within Romania’s territorial waters, and NATO’s response. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026 If any additional performers are announced, this post will be updated. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026 The model, updated in September, starts by generating a rough, noisy version of the answer, then repeatedly refines it. — Shubham Agarwal, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 In 2021, the United States Preventive Services Task Force updated its lung cancer screening guidelines to include younger patients with less smoking history. — Estelamari Rodriguez, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for update

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What’s Happening Researchers are continuing to redesign peptides, the short chains of amino acids the body uses to signal, build muscle and regulate the immune system, so they can be swallowed rather than injected.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
This is a possible boon to telecoms companies and research institutions looking to add memory capacity without redesigning server facilities.

— Nitish Pahwa, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of redesign

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Looking ahead for the next year, Arthur says the BBC iPlayer service will be modernized in terms of look and feel.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
The postwar model of a large welfare and regulatory state, run by a class of civil servants charged with modernizing the economy, tempering market forces and defining the common good, has run its course.

— Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of modernize

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During her State of the Union address on 16th September, President von der Leyen committed to overhauling single market rules by the end of next year and advancing EU Inc to streamline cross-border expansion.

— Sophie Dembinski, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
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

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