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update

[uhp-deyt, uhp-deyt, uhp-deyt] / ʌpˈdeɪt, ˈʌpˌdeɪt, ˈʌpˌdeɪt /
VERB
bring up to date
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amend modernize refurbish renew renovate restore revise
STRONG
refresh rejuvenate
Antonyms
STRONGEST
destroy ruin
WEAK
antique make old

Example Sentences

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While the tone was downbeat, or at best cautious, what was remarkable was how little the Fund changed its global growth outlook from its January update.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

After practice Friday, coach JJ Redick was quick to say “there’s not” when asked about an update on Doncic and Reaves.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The administration can keep stalling an update of risk scores, but only for so long.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

"But things evolve and if you're going to have the opportunity to remaster something, then why not, let's update the lyrics as well," she says.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Rob and Kathy agreed to update each other throughout the day.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

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