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
Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 25 June 2025
Gibson said Station 3, built in 1973, is nearing the end of its useful life and would require an upgrade at the very least.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Sound Bar Deals The Amazon Fire TV Soundbar is basically the no-fuss upgrade your living room has been waiting for.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 June 2025
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Noun
SpaceX says this is the second time the Falcon 9 booster has been used and the maiden flight of a new Dragon capsule—named Grace—that includes multiple design upgrades.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 25 June 2025
Gibson said Station 3, built in 1973, is nearing the end of its useful life and would require an upgrade at the very least.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
Verb
This includes upgrading the lights and mirrors in guest rooms at the historic hotel, which the report notes scored a 64.54% customer satisfaction rating in 2024.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Sound Bar Deals The Amazon Fire TV Soundbar is basically the no-fuss upgrade your living room has been waiting for.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrade
Noun
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Set high above Hollywood, the rooftop setting features iconic, 360-views of the Hollywood sign, Capital Records building and surrounding hills.—
Chelsea Frank,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, hill peaks, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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These are murky waters, especially when performance, promotion, and compensation are on the line.—
David Ferrucci,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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These are used to target you with aggressive refinancing offers, alarm system ads, or moving service promotions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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Throughout, the cast of 17 exudes an unmistakable enthusiasm for the material, the onstage electricity radiating up the alpine slopes of the Guthrie’s expansive Wurtele Thrust.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
28 June 2025
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The positive slope on the WMA of the OBV and HPI is not giving any warning signs of a top.—
Tom Aspray,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Trump promoted tax cuts and border security among the provisions to support in the legislation.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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In addition to adding decorative flair to windows and doors, these multipurpose window treatments promote privacy and block light, with many designs offering temperature-regulating and sound-dampening qualities to boot.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2025
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Some have also taken the opportunity to caution that both the Israeli and UK governments need to do more to end the killing in Gaza and improve the humanitarian situation.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Built on the same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chip and 8GB of RAM as the Quest 3, the 3S boasts high-fidelity hand tracking, full-color passthrough and improved thermal efficiency.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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The inclination of those operating from this skillset is to evaluate the interrelationships and interconnections within and between steps, processes, systems and people.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Marseille’s artistic inclination is matched by an obsession with food which, typically, is very different from what appears on plates in the rest of France.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
20 June 2025
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The research could lead to advancements in formulating pharmaceuticals, among other applications.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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These advancements can lead to better support experiences, stronger internal knowledge sharing and more responsive service.—
Marc Scheipe,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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From multiplatinum albums to new milestones on the charts, global honors to heartfelt philanthropy, RM (real name Kim Namjoon) shows how his service break continued his superstar incline.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The final result was that two eyewitnesses observed that Grant Solomon’s truck rolled over him on the incline, which verified everything that the police department had ascertained.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
8 May 2025
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“Upgrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrade. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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