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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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
Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
But analysts are still looking for signs that Apple’s AI ambitions will lead to more Phone upgrades, iCloud+ subscriptions or both.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
CBS News, 12 June 2026
The royal couple's styling was upgraded upon the King's accession to the throne in September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
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Daly frames the upgrade less as a burden than as a baseline.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
But analysts are still looking for signs that Apple’s AI ambitions will lead to more Phone upgrades, iCloud+ subscriptions or both.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Verb
The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center upgraded the Chicago area to a level 4 out of 5 on its severe risk scale, meaning widespread severe storms are likely.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
The royal couple's styling was upgraded upon the King's accession to the throne in September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrade
Noun
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The ranch saloon sits across from the open yard—and around the corner and up a hill of long yellow grass is the outdoor rodeo arena, home to lively summer rodeos every week in the summer season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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For a cooler-climate option, Sky Meadow Retreat in Vermont sits among the hills during peak fall foliage and pairs daily yoga and meditation with tai chi, art therapy, sound healing and forest hiking.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Henderson Silver Knights coach Ryan Craig is the only coach who has been with the organization from Day 1, and could be in line for the ultimate promotion.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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An individual used a promotion for a 5% discount off their fare, but the price to get to The Grove was actually about 50 cents higher than that of those who didn't receive a discount.—
Kristine Lazar,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Giant agaves, lomandra, aeoniums, aloes, blue grasses and sages covered the slope from the house to the pool.—
Nicole Sours Larson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
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The observation from the slope of the Tonga Trench is nearly 700 meters deeper than this species was known to live.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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When the company launched Fox One, its new subscription streaming service aimed at cord cutters, Murdoch forbid the company from promoting the outlet to traditional TV audiences, a bid to ensure the new platform wouldn’t upset its relationships with cable and video distributors.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Tom Holland and Zendaya made promoting their new movie look like a casual date moment.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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The Knicks improved to 4-0 in closeout opportunities this season, winning them all on the road.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Parents and beauty enthusiasts alike praise its ability to smooth stubborn bumps and improve skin texture.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
14 June 2026
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The 11 satellites on board are flying to a mid-inclination orbit.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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That was a statement signaling that even if the committee made no changes to interest rates, its inclination in the future would be to cut, rather than hike.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Ukraine’s advancements in drone warfare and technology mean its military is inflicting far more casualties on Russia than earlier in the war.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Surrounded by investment and innovation projects, the Mobile World Congress (MWC) kicks off today in Barcelona amid a context of euphoria but also tensions over artificial intelligence (AI), whose rapid advancement is shaking up the tech sector.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Plus, their elevated heels place your feet at a gentle incline for natural heel-to-toe transitions.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Savin Hill Beach also made a substantial comeback in 2025 with a perfect 100% rating, a sharp incline from 68% the year before, the report showed.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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“Upgrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrade. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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