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 As the industrial age took hold, geometry continued to show force in the colonial infantries abroad and through isomorphic police squadrons that fit neatly into modernizing city blocks patrolled back home. — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 It is designed to help transit agencies modernize service without the need for full corridor electrification. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026 Long term, Illinois should help households modernize with heat pumps, induction cooktops and other efficient electric appliances. — Carol J. Williams, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 The program funds projects to strengthen and modernize the defense industrial base. — Catherine Dominguez, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for modernize

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Bain’s message is that incumbents with proprietary data, customer relationships and a willingness to redesign workflows could be well positioned to capture value.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Redesign Your Team’s Capacity When a team is understaffed, leaders should redesign capacity before asking people to work harder.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of redesign

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Professional societies and standards organizations will need to develop and regularly update the technical requirements.

— Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
Last week, Stewart began as questionable on Wednesday’s report and was updated to a game-time decision by Saturday.

— Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of update

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These changes aim to streamline how permits and projects move through the department.

— Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Permitting legislation, in particular, was viewed as a way to address the cost of living, given its focus on streamlining energy projects.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of streamline

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Her first job as CEO in 2014 was to remake the century-old company’s corporate culture and regain customers’ trust following a tragic, reputation-wrecking ignition-switch crisis.

— Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Using private dollars to remake Crandon touches on a number of sensitive political and financial topics for Miami-Dade.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

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