1
as in hill
an upward slope
had to walk our bicycle on the upgrades on our ride through the hills
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2
as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
received an upgrade to lieutenant
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as in slope
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
there's a steep upgrade to some of the hills on that route
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as in to promote
to move higher in rank or position
upgraded them to first class
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as in to improve
to make better
that restaurant had better upgrade its service—and fast—if it wants to stay in business
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Recent Examples of upgrade
Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
A couple teams that come to mind are the Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees, both who could be in need of upgrades at third base.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Riley reasoning: This simply would be a case of upgrading talent first, leaving the rest to the coaching brilliance of Erik Spoelstra.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The city argues that eliminating the fee would jeopardize critical long-term infrastructure upgrades.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
A couple teams that come to mind are the Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees, both who could be in need of upgrades at third base.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
On April 27, the brand dropped an exclusive collaboration with Target, and the first collection is filled with spring and summer styles that will instantly upgrade rooms.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Riley reasoning: This simply would be a case of upgrading talent first, leaving the rest to the coaching brilliance of Erik Spoelstra.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrade
Noun
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2025
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This clue immediately brought to mind an image of Calvin and Hobbes in their red WAGON careening down a hill.—
Sally Hoelscher,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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He’s already been called up to the majors twice in his career, including once earlier this season, but didn’t play in any games after those promotions.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
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Alex Hammerstone will return to face Satoshi Kojima with other stars from MLW and Mexico’s Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre promotion on display.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Heavy equipment was sent into the hole via a slope and walls had to be built to ensure the safety of rescue workers, the outlet added.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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The Dalarna region is Sweden at its best, with dense forests speckling the landscape, a web of foot trails, dramatic waterfalls, gentle slopes for hiking and skiing, and placid lakes, including one of the country’s largest, Lake Siljan.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Among the cuts this year to the permanent employees were 200 probationary staff, dismissed because they had been either recently hired or recently promoted.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Healthcare advancements greatly influenced by AI include centralizing patient information and promoting individualized patient care (Glauberman, et.al, 2023).—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The move is an escalation in an ongoing battle over fluoride, which effectively prevents dental cavities and improves oral health.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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Running the ‘bicycle network’ Interest in improving the quality of educational radio grew once radio ownership became more widespread.—
Josh Shepperd,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Australia’s giant kangaroos of yesteryear were likely homebodies — and that inclination ultimately did them in.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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Even if both premises are correct—that Putin has Hitlerian inclinations and wants to expand into eastern Europe—Western societies may struggle to mobilize the requisite political will and economic resources to contend with the threat.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Police remain hopeful that recent advancements in DNA testing, which have been used on evidence collected in Amber's case, and new tips from the public will help solve the case.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Such advancements could be transformational, reducing suffering among veterans and minimizing the odds that untreated PTSD will lead some to commit crimes.—
Jo A Sornborger,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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The resort, however, is on an incline, and the hot springs are at the very top of the hill.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2025
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An investigation determined that the injuries occurred after the victim had parked a red 2006 Kia Sedona on an incline on the northbound side of Lyric Lane.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Upgrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrade. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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