Thesaurus results for MODERNIZE

modernize

verb

ˈmä-dər-ˌnīz

Definition of modernize

as in to redesign

to adapt to modern needs, taste, or usage a proposal to modernize the old school and bring it into the 21st century

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Recent Examples of modernize Fedorov, a popular minister credited with modernizing Ukraine’s armed forces and accelerating the military’s embrace of technology and drone warfare, was dismissed last month after reportedly falling out with the country’s top military commander. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 Over two centuries of American market evolution produced a system that reaches every corner of the global economy, built on disclosure, modernized by technology, and sustained by the confidence of investors worldwide. — Cromwell Coulson, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 Technology Alone Isn't Enough Connected property intelligence has matured rapidly, but implementing new technology doesn't automatically modernize a claims organization. — David Tobias, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The second step involves a proposal to modernize the reporting framework for fully collateralized event contracts. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for modernize

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For a traditional company with decades of legacy systems, using AI to redesign a core process may represent a major departure from the norm.

— Jeff DeGraff, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Federal courts considering the order have already found core sections legally void, ultra vires and likely unconstitutional, concluding that the executive branch has no authority to unilaterally redesign mail voting rules.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of redesign

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After Nepali authorities updated their figures Saturday, the combined toll in Nepal and Tibet rose to 676 dead and nearly 3,000 people missing, according to The Associated Press.

— Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Salesforce also unveiled Claudeforce , which allows salespeople to use Anthropic's Claude to tap customer data stored in Salesforce and perform tasks such as composing emails and updating records.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of update

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And while von Furstenberg gravitated to something more minimalist and streamlined for her look, there’s plenty of options out there for the more flamboyant sun-seekers, too.

— Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
From apps to self-service kiosks, technology has streamlined travel while quietly reducing the human connections many travelers once enjoyed.

— Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of streamline

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From Carlsbad to Malibu to Santa Cruz, erosion is already remaking the maps of popular beaches in dramatic ways.

— Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
New York — After successfully remaking the Whopper, Burger King is now shifting its focus from patties to poultry.

— Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

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