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as in promoted
to move higher in rank or position
upgraded them to first class
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as in improved
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 upgraded
Agility claims upgraded limbs and advanced end effectors expand Digit’s manipulation range, enabling tasks such as stacking totes, loading carts, and handling varied materials.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
The bank upgraded the cybersecurity software stock to overweight from equal weight.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Kennywood Park The coaster's loading platform has had most of its decking replaced along with new signage, new automatic gates, and upgraded fencing.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The National Weather Service on Friday upgraded the severe weather potential for parts of the Heartland.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
With upgraded slow motion and tracking, the focus here isn’t reinvention, but pushing more refined imaging and improved automation for everyday creators.
—New Atlas, 17 Apr. 2026
Injury report As for Sunday’s regular-season finale, Nikola Jovic (ankle) and Dru Smith (foot) remain out, with Norman Powell (groin) upgraded to questionable after missing Friday night’s road loss to the Wizards.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Its classic design, upgraded connectivity, and Mac synergy largely offset the high price.
—Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026
In 2022, the mother-of-three was diagnosed with stage 2 melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, and underwent 17 surgeries over two years as it was upgraded to stage 4.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
The bank upgraded the cybersecurity software stock to overweight from equal weight.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Kennywood Park The coaster's loading platform has had most of its decking replaced along with new signage, new automatic gates, and upgraded fencing.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The National Weather Service on Friday upgraded the severe weather potential for parts of the Heartland.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
With upgraded slow motion and tracking, the focus here isn’t reinvention, but pushing more refined imaging and improved automation for everyday creators.
—New Atlas, 17 Apr. 2026
Injury report As for Sunday’s regular-season finale, Nikola Jovic (ankle) and Dru Smith (foot) remain out, with Norman Powell (groin) upgraded to questionable after missing Friday night’s road loss to the Wizards.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Its classic design, upgraded connectivity, and Mac synergy largely offset the high price.
—Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026
In 2022, the mother-of-three was diagnosed with stage 2 melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, and underwent 17 surgeries over two years as it was upgraded to stage 4.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgraded
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United hope one midfielder can also be promoted from the academy.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Sebastian Kneipp, a 19th century German Catholic priest and early pioneer of naturopathy, promoted nature exposure, water therapy and barefoot walking as exercise and a way to stimulate circulation and support overall health, including immune function.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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In the view of Zaslav champions like Geffen, his legacy at Warners should be judged by the fact that the company’s key assets have been greatly improved over the past four years.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Mortgage rates have gradually improved in recent days for both buyers and owners hoping to refinance.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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This top may look simple, but it’s elevated with darling ruffle accents around the sleeves and hem to set it apart from your average blouse.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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This unofficial wartime arrangement, which has elevated certain Iranian officials to positions of leadership, has left even the regime’s most loyal supporters confused over who is making decisions.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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The study published in the journal Construction and Building Materials also revealed that the triangular and wavy forms significantly enhanced the beam's ability to handle post-cracking stress.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Digest The entrance to the Colosseum in Rome has been renovated and enhanced with travertine marble by studio Stefano Boeri Interiors.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Upgraded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgraded. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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