update
verb (used with object)
to bring (a book, figures, or the like) up to date as by adding new information or making corrections.
was updating
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past progressiveof update.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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When I was updating the instructions I use for Claude, for example, I had it review a bunch of my past chats to look for signals of when I was annoyed by an AI response.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Tesla was updating its Model Y in 2025, one reason for weak sales early in the year.
From Barron's ● Apr. 2, 2026
Lisa, who I was updating all the time, was appalled.
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2025
The shift came about as WSF was updating its plans for the new year, and this seemed like the most appropriate course of action, said spokesperson Dana Warr.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 4, 2024
Her mom was updating their 50 Homes in 50 States blog with photos from the Golden Gate Park concert.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
