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 Champion the improvement of IEEE’s digital infrastructure to eliminate manual processes and modernize interfaces. — Joanna Goodrich, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Oct. 2026 Governments are pushing defense manufacturers to replenish inventories, modernize capabilities and accelerate deliveries. — Naveen Poonian, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Transport Minister Matteo Salvini met Tuesday with national trucking associations to help the truckers cope, promising tax credits to offset soaring diesel prices and funds to modernize trucking fees. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 The other is that players showing their personalities and emotions is important to modernize the game and bring in fans who enjoy seeing how much the moment means. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for modernize

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Simplifying future electric vehicles Beyond batteries, GM is redesigning the motors, electronics and electrical systems used in its next generation of EVs.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Every few years, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, which regulates the sport, makes the teams redesign their cars.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of redesign

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The policy update, applicable to all reservations booked on or after November 20, is designed to streamline the Airbnb experience after a slew of customer complaints about unclear house rules and laborious demands by property hosts.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
And Congress is actively working on a proposal to streamline the permitting system that would enable more rapid infrastructure development.

— Megan R. Wilson, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of streamline

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Puma’s mission to remake its executive team continues with its newest hire.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Since coming to Barnes & Noble, in 2019, Daunt, a very English Londoner, has had the curious experience of successfully remaking the book business in places like Wichita, Kansas, and Cheyenne, Wyoming.

— Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026

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