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
Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025
Homeowners looking to make energy-efficient upgrades should act quickly.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
Our expert, Eric Zeman, rated it Excellent in his review, highlighting its speed, versatility, and gorgeous display as standout reasons to upgrade.
—PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
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Noun
This is a unit where General Manager Chris Grier needs to find some upgrades via free agency, or the waiver wire, and an experienced left tackle should be the top target.
—Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025
Homeowners looking to make energy-efficient upgrades should act quickly.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
Pass subscribers also have the option to upgrade their plan to a contract-free monthly subscription
Regularly $45.99 and up per month, Sling offers one of the most convenient ways to stream TV without a traditional cable plan.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
Our expert, Eric Zeman, rated it Excellent in his review, highlighting its speed, versatility, and gorgeous display as standout reasons to upgrade.
—PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Her plane crashed on a hill near a small creek behind a Circle K gas station, less than a mile away from the airport.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
25 Aug. 2025
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Reggie’s resolve to fight against the rising tide inspires him to embark upon a harebrained scheme that involves con artistry and theatrical promotion.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
19 Aug. 2025
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By monitoring this indicator, businesses can take preemptive measures, such as reallocating supply or adjusting promotions to temporarily reduce demand, which may mitigate the reputational or customer-dissatisfaction risks.—
Kim Bozzella,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Use it as a ground cover along walkways, to stabilize soil on sunny banks or slopes, or to edge patios.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Aug. 2025
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Then, one by one, the elephants climbed uphill and headed into the bamboo thicket on the other side of the slope.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In addition to Wicked: For Good, which premieres on Nov. 21, the Oscar winner is also busy promoting Ne Zha II.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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On a societal level, bigger cars take up more public space, leaving less room for the livable, likeable city and promote urban sprawl.—
Mattias Goldmann,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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To be fair to Apple, many AI techniques can be found in iOS over the last decade—machine learning to improve photographs being an obvious one that impacts the user experience.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Now is the time to improve your home’s ability to withstand hurricanes.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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An inclination to laugh all the way to the poorhouse?—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
21 Aug. 2025
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For another, any inclination by foreign leaders during Trump's first term to challenge him too directly has been replaced by a strategy of flattery.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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In a market grappling with shrinking margins and mounting energy scrutiny, the launch underscores that the sector’s next significant advancements may be forged in the open.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Seema gave thanks for the advancements made in gluten free baked goods, showing a strong willingness to adjust her expectations for pies and relationships in equal measure.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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The 12-3-30 treadmill workout, popularized by influencer Lauren Giraldo, promises a fat-burning, low-impact fitness solution: Walk at a 12% incline, at a pace of three miles per hour, for 30 minutes.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Composting locations don’t need to be perfectly level, but selecting a spot that doesn’t have any significant inclines or depressions makes compost piles much easier to manage.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
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“Upgrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrade. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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