updating

present participle of update
as in redesigning
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 updating Regularly updating your personal website with new projects or accomplishments can help ensure that potential clients or employers always see your most up-to-date skills and experience. Sam Nelson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 Some were successful, like EA’s Dead Space (2023), which kept just enough of its source material’s DNA intact while updating its combat. George Yang, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024 Fear Of Long Transition Periods This is the second factor that impacts the whole process of updating existing software. Oleg Lola, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 The district does have a budget for maintenance, but major repairs or upgrades — such as replacing a roof, updating a WiFi network, replacing an asphalt playground with grass and trees or installing air conditioning in a cafeteria kitchen — are typically paid for out of bonds. Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024 Francis is spending time with clients now updating their financial plans and mapping it out to age 95. Stephanie Dhue,sharon Epperson, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024 The district is, however, going to continue replacing or updating aging buildings. Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024

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“Updating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/updating. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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