Synonyms for

Updating

Verb / ʌˈpdeɪtɪŋ / / ˈʌˌpdeɪtɪŋ / Another word for updating — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of making something more modern or up to date.

Synonyms & similar words

update modernizing revamping refurbishing renewing refreshing renovating improving upgrading enhancing revising amending rectifying correcting fixing adjusting changing altering reworking restoring overhauling

Synonyms by register

Formal

revising modifying rectifying augmenting

Informal

sprucing up jazzing up refreshing tweaking

Literary

renewing rejuvenating recasting

Antonyms

freezing stagnating neglecting ignoring reverting decaying

Common collocations

  • updating software
  • updating the system
  • updating the information
  • updating the database
  • updating the website
  • updating the status
  • updating the firmware

Word family

noun update
verb update
adjective updatable

Usage note

Often used in the context of technology and information. Be mindful of the specific context to choose the most appropriate synonym.

Example sentences

  1. I am updating my wardrobe with new clothes for the summer.
  2. My dad is updating our house by adding a new kitchen.
  3. We are updating our website to make it more user-friendly.
  4. The teacher is updating the lesson plan to include new information.
  5. The company is updating their logo to make it more modern.

Quotes

  • I'm updating my relationships, my friendships, my mind, my spirit, and my body. - T.D. Jakes
  • I'm updating my style, I'm updating my look, I'm updating my attitude. - Jidenna
  • Updating is not just about getting new software, it's about getting a new mindset. - Scott Berkun

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