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as in hill
an upward slope
had to walk our bicycle on the upgrades on our ride through the hills
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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
Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Petoskey State Park in Petoskey: The state park will close Sept. 3 for planned sewer system and sanitation station upgrades.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 17 July 2025
Miami Herald, 19 July 2025
Black also pointed out that State Fair has upgraded some restrooms to family/all-gender bathrooms and has placed adult-size adjustable changing tables in restrooms at the Central Mall, The Dairy Building, the Exposition Center and the corner of Grandstand Avenue and First Street.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 18 July 2025
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Noun
With blockchain infrastructure upgrades like Solana, Base, and Arbitrum, stablecoins have evolved from clunky experiments into real, scalable alternatives to legacy rails.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Petoskey State Park in Petoskey: The state park will close Sept. 3 for planned sewer system and sanitation station upgrades.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 17 July 2025
Verb
In 2024, Delta Air Lines upgraded its VIP lounge at MIA.
—Miami Herald, 19 July 2025
Black also pointed out that State Fair has upgraded some restrooms to family/all-gender bathrooms and has placed adult-size adjustable changing tables in restrooms at the Central Mall, The Dairy Building, the Exposition Center and the corner of Grandstand Avenue and First Street.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrade
Noun
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Already, relations are strained after Harry and Meghan stepped back from their royal duties and swapped life in the U.K. for the hills of California following a bitter family dispute.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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My community in Rancho San Diego is surrounded by hills.—
Faith Barton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 July 2025
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In addition to achieving top-level status with two different promotions, Naomi also became the first Black woman to win the Money in the Bank match and to successfully cash in the briefcase.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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All plans include an installation fee of $79.95 to $99.95; however, promotions offering free installation are frequently available.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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The beach is wide enough to feel spacious even during high season, with volleyball courts, picnic areas, and a gentle slope into calm, swimmable waters.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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What to Do on Bear Lake Merely looking at the water is only one way to enjoy majestic Bear Lake; it’s also known for incredible swimming, with several areas featuring a gradual slope that allows visitors to enter the water easily.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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The organization aims to promote local music, art and live experiences that drive community, culture and tourism.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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His connections and insights are expected to play a significant role in promoting the adoption of Camb.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
Verb
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The ban aims to improve academic achievement, reduce cyberbullying, and minimize classroom disruptions.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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According to Earnest's website, co-signers can improve their student's chances of getting approved by as much as five times.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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At a June 5 press conference, one day after the General Assembly closed the regular 2024 session, the governor gave his strongest indication to date of an inclination to seek another four-year term with Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
3 July 2025
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At the Soul Train Awards in 1997, Da Brat arrived outfitted in a similarly referential look, but her look evoked tomboy inclinations.—
Julian Randall,
Essence,
3 July 2025
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This clearly demonstrates both innovative leadership and potential vulnerability for future advancements.—
Russell Sarder,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Some Western governments have previously linked Iran's space program to ballistic missile advancement, and this latest test is expected to factor into ongoing diplomatic discussions, including those related to Iran's nuclear program.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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As such, Raleigh's new icon will likely be best suited to slight inclines and fairly level city streets.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 July 2025
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There’s a slight incline before the trail levels out and travels along the hillside, overlooking the park and nearby elementary school.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Upgrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrade. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
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