update
verb (used with object)
to bring (a book, figures, or the like) up to date as by adding new information or making corrections.
have been updating
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present perfect progressiveof update.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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They have been updating the estate ever since, while also listing it on and off the market since 2019.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 30, 2025
Several organisations have been updating their guidelines in light of the Supreme Court's ruling.
From BBC ● May 2, 2025
COVID-19 vaccine makers have been updating their shots to better match Omicron in case global health authorities decide the change is needed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2022
Governments, libraries and news agencies have been updating its immigration language in recent years.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 24, 2021
Ruckle and his wife have been updating friends and family in Facebook posts.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 1, 2014
