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
The concept is now being passed for further development to the British Army who are seeking to optimize and modernize in-service capabilities as well as develop new solutions for future challenges.
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David Szondy, New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2025
Governments will face pressure to modernize policy, businesses will launch products and services for one-person households, and financial professionals will adapt to better serve solo earners.
—Peter McGraw, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
Maryland lawmakers have a rare opportunity to protect consumers, close the budget gap and modernize our gaming industry in one strategic move.
—Jeff Ifrah, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2025
The Russian military had spent enormous sums modernizing its forces.
—David French, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
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David Szondy, New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2025
Governments will face pressure to modernize policy, businesses will launch products and services for one-person households, and financial professionals will adapt to better serve solo earners.
—Peter McGraw, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
Maryland lawmakers have a rare opportunity to protect consumers, close the budget gap and modernize our gaming industry in one strategic move.
—Jeff Ifrah, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2025
The Russian military had spent enormous sums modernizing its forces.
—David French, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modernize
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In an interview with The New York Times, Sanchez explained her involvement in redesigning the space suit.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Aurora is moving forward with plans to redesign downtown’s Millennium Plaza to be more functional for everyday recreational activities but still accommodate small performances.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Learning rates control the increment size used to update various parts of a model's weights during fine-tuning.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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This story has been updated with additional information and context.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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To meet the growing demand for nurses, Pennsylvania hospitals are partnering with colleges and universities to expand clinical training capacity, streamline pathways into nursing and develop innovative education models such as hybrid and accelerated programs.—
Kymberlee Montgomery,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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From our review: In some ways, the movie suffers from an understandable impulse to streamline.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Remake Problem The news that NBC was remaking The Office was initially met with skepticism, both from fans of the BBC series and a general sense that remakes lost something in translation.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
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While some Republicans have cheered on his extreme methods, politicians and supporters of both parties have warned of the consequences of remaking the state in such a rapid, hard-line way.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Modernize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modernize. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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