update
verb (used with object)
to bring (a book, figures, or the like) up to date as by adding new information or making corrections.
were 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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Several years ago, when my parents were updating their will and living trust, my sister expressed interest in eventually buying their home in Kona, Hawaii.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 19, 2026
Elevance, Aetna and Humana said they were updating their offerings and stressing their enrollees’ needs and wants in designing their plans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2025
He spent much of the day in multiple briefings with national security aides, who were updating him as the first phase of hostages were released in Gaza earlier Friday.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 24, 2023
He said his teachers were uncertain when they would be expected to mark outstanding work at a time when students were updating CVs and applying for jobs.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2023
Workers in the basement were updating the fire alarm system when the fire ignited, Mr. Daly said.
From New York Times ● Mar. 4, 2010
