update
verb (used with object)
to bring (a book, figures, or the like) up to date as by adding new information or making corrections.
updated
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past participleof update.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof update.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
updateverb (used with object)to bring (a book, figures, or the like) up to date as by adding new information or making corrections.
Example Sentences
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Forces continue to struggle when it comes to gathering evidence, identifying and progressing lines of inquiry, and keeping victims updated on their cases, she added.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Cybercabs have been seen in the streets of Austin leading up to the event, with passengers now seeing the option to choose the new vehicle in Tesla's updated dedicated app.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
A mix of historic estates, updated custom builds on former estate sub-parcels and luxury condo units.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Still, Americans who were young at the time the law passed had the chance to adjust their expectations and retirement plans gradually to the updated full retirement age.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
We updated Mom and Dad on our theories about the Cavanaughs.
From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling
