1
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
In addition, with support from Michael Kors, WFP will be able to equip 30 schools with solar panels, upgraded kitchens and improved classrooms, enhancing the learning environments for more than 3,000 students.
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
The equipment also has upgraded speakers and improved Wi-Fi connectivity, while the bike has an improved seat in response to consumers’ complaints.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Plus, noteworthy hosting advice that instantly upgraded my dinner parties.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Indian’s Bonneville Challenger is based on a stock race bike, upgraded by S&S Cycle.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Adding the Gold Glover to the infield along with De La Cruz, Matt McLain and Spencer Steer, who turned himself into a Gold Glove-caliber first baseman, the Reds’ infield defense was immediately upgraded.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
On top of that, Oppenheimer upgraded the stock to outperform following a meeting with management.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Hurricane Imelda was upgraded from a tropical storm to a Category 1 hurricane in the North Atlantic on Tuesday morning, the National Hurricane Center announced.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
But for its next move, Qualcomm is looking to expand its reach with a third-generation CPU and upgraded neural processing unit (NPU), a one-two punch meant to accelerate AI workloads in mini-PCs, all-in-one desktops, and high-performance laptops.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Sep. 2025
Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
The equipment also has upgraded speakers and improved Wi-Fi connectivity, while the bike has an improved seat in response to consumers’ complaints.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Plus, noteworthy hosting advice that instantly upgraded my dinner parties.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Indian’s Bonneville Challenger is based on a stock race bike, upgraded by S&S Cycle.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Adding the Gold Glover to the infield along with De La Cruz, Matt McLain and Spencer Steer, who turned himself into a Gold Glove-caliber first baseman, the Reds’ infield defense was immediately upgraded.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
On top of that, Oppenheimer upgraded the stock to outperform following a meeting with management.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Hurricane Imelda was upgraded from a tropical storm to a Category 1 hurricane in the North Atlantic on Tuesday morning, the National Hurricane Center announced.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
But for its next move, Qualcomm is looking to expand its reach with a third-generation CPU and upgraded neural processing unit (NPU), a one-two punch meant to accelerate AI workloads in mini-PCs, all-in-one desktops, and high-performance laptops.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgraded
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All eight of Jelly Roll’s singles promoted to country radio have now gone the distance, extending his perfect record on Country Airplay.—
Russ Penuell,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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And what about the relationship between Firehouse Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney), who had a highly contentious relationship with his team after taking it over last season from the promoted, and beloved Chief Wallace Boden (Eamonn Walker)?—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Follow-up data shows the majority of patients who underwent the surgery had improved quality of life.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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When the season was lengthened to include October and November, the hunting improved dramatically.—
Worth Matthewson,
Outdoor Life,
2 Oct. 2025
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The interiors are a mix of cozy and elevated, from a drawing room that opens straight to the gardens to a kitchen and breakfast room complete with a wine cellar.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
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Christensen was the third choice at right guard Sunday, watching as the Panthers sent in Brandon Walton, a practice-squad player who’d been elevated Saturday, to replace Chandler Zavala when Zavala left with a knee injury in the first half.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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But, if anything, the proximity has only enhanced the berry appetites of their boys, who tend to eat their favorite snack straight off the vine.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
3 Oct. 2025
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Besides a brand-new design, the cards also have enhanced anti-counterfeit protections.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Upgraded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgraded. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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