update
verb (used with object)
to bring (a book, figures, or the like) up to date as by adding new information or making corrections.
updating
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present participleof update.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
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From Slate β Sep. 15, 2026
He arrives as Target under CEO Michael Fiddelke is pursuing a turnaround by lowering some prices, refreshing its product lineup and updating store layouts.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 15, 2026
I’m traditionally more resistant to playwrights fiddling around with Shakespeare than I am with them updating Greek tragedy.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 5, 2026
Major life changes — an increase in wealth, a purchase of property, a marriage or the welcoming of a child or children — were common reasons for updating their wills.
From MarketWatch β Sep. 3, 2026
They’re like movies I edit and embroider and watch over and over again, regularly recasting the villains and updating the minor details.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
