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
Shilpa Shastri, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Then there’s how recent upgrades haven’t quite panned out as Mercedes likely hoped.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Jeff Marks, CNBC, 2 June 2025
Among the improvements will be the widening of the road to accommodate dual right-turn lanes onto the interstate, a wrong-way-driver detection system and upgrading traffic signals, said transportation spokesman Guillermo Canedo.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2025
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Noun
This provides greater business agility, allowing faster responses to market changes while aiming to reduce the cost of upgrades.
—Shilpa Shastri, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Then there’s how recent upgrades haven’t quite panned out as Mercedes likely hoped.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Verb
Update: Bullpen name Boeing was on the move Monday after analysts at Bank of America upgraded the stock to a buy rating, with a new high price target of $260 per share.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 2 June 2025
Among the improvements will be the widening of the road to accommodate dual right-turn lanes onto the interstate, a wrong-way-driver detection system and upgrading traffic signals, said transportation spokesman Guillermo Canedo.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrade
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, hill peaks, or ridge tops.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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The ride also was known for its dramatic 17-story, straight-up lift hill right out of the loading station.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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Make Promotions Default Milkman and Pink advocate for a shift in promotion practices, suggesting that organizations should make promotions the default rather than requiring individuals to opt-in.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Otherwise, Polk frequently received glowing feedback before and after her promotion to sergeant in 2021.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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Across the Cotswolds, darling villages like Painswick and Tetbury sit among green slopes, each one a jumble of honeystone cottages housing dreamy inns, shops selling antiques or books, and award-winning restaurants like Lygon Arms and the Woolpack Inn, Slad.—
Danielle Hallock,
AFAR Media,
5 June 2025
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But this week was an undeniable success, those slopes causing damage, those greens forcing balls to fly from end to end.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Pollard was promoted to be executive vice president in 1980 and then president and chief operating officer in 1981 before he was named ServiceMaster’s CEO in 1983, succeeding Wessner.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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But on one March evening, these hulking installations were just a backdrop: Goose, and 1,000 of its most ardent fans, descended on the space for a special event promoting the ascendant Connecticut jam band’s new album, Everything Must Go (released April 25).—
Lyndsey Havens,
Billboard,
6 June 2025
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Pollination season was windy, cold and rainy — but supply chain problems began to improve and inventory came down.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Levy said that if the political climate doesn’t improve, business for him will likely be even worse in 2026.—
Jason Carroll,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Additionally, the Bank of Japan’s inclination to tighten its monetary policy, which collides with the Asian nation’s fiscal woes, also have a hand in fueling the bond sell-off, said Varathan.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
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But state officials have shown no inclination toward making alterations. California earlier this month joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging the Federal Highway Administration and the Trump administration from withholding billions of dollars to expand electric vehicle infrastructure.—
Rob Nikolewski,
Mercury News,
21 May 2025
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Do any technological advancements really surprise you anymore?—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
5 June 2025
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Communities that have historically been at the back of the line for technological advancements can now potentially leapfrog to implementing cutting-edge solutions tailored to their specific needs.—
Dr. Sreeram Mullankandy,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The half-mile trail has some uneven terrain and is on a gradual incline.—
Stacey Zable,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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The incline is so steep there are times when hikers slip-slide on all fours, grabbing onto shrub roots for purchase as tiny lizards dart under their hands.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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“Upgrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrade. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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