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150+ Words that rhyme with update

Update is a 2-syllable word with 150 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are date, ate, await. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of update

noun
  1. news that updates your information
verb
  1. modernize or bring up to date; "We updated the kitchen in the old house"
  2. bring up to date; supply with recent information

1 syllable

2 syllables

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Examples of "update" in lyrics

See how update is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "For an update"
    Jedi (Son of Spock) f/ Yeshua Da PoED — Spitmode
  • "Stop the presses, there's been an update"
    Sage Francis — Crackpipes
  • "absterge update"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

ate
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
await
look forward to the probable occurrence of; "We were expecting a visit from our relatives
bait
anything that serves as an enticement something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped
bate
moderate or restrain; lessen the force of; "He bated his breath when talking about this affair
date
the specified day of the month; "what is the date today?" a participant in a date

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "update" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like date, ate, await create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "update" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with update?
Words that rhyme with update include: date, ate, await, bait, bate, abate, crate, berate, create, debate, and 140 more.
How many syllables does update have?
Update has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with update?
There are 150 words that rhyme with update: 150 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for update in a song?
The strongest rhymes for update in songwriting are date, ate, await. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with update?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with update include date, ate, await, bait, bate. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: date, ate; 1-syllable: await, abate; 2-syllable: conjugate, antedate. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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