update
verb (used with object)
to bring (a book, figures, or the like) up to date as by adding new information or making corrections.
updates
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pluralof update.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof update (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
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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“These updates follow our long-standing policy for bodies of water with names that vary from country to country,” Google said in a blog post.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Pending further updates, the news reduces the likelihood that the Swiss drugmaker’s next-generation cell-therapy platform—which aims to accelerate the process of T-cell expansion to treat autoimmune diseases—could provide a future boost, the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
"We understand the public interest and concern. We will continue to bring updates as our investigation progresses," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
"Nothing is happening, updates are reaching us late. It's ruining our itinerary," 22-year-old traveller William Obino told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
A glass cylinder looms in the center of the deck, upon which a list of names and numbers constantly updates and loops.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
