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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
He was initially shown a yellow card, but this was upgraded to a red after the video assistant referee (VAR) recommended a pitch-side review, meaning Ronaldo risked missing Portugal’s World Cup opener through suspension.
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Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Select room styles also feature upgraded appointments such as sitting areas, private balconies, or clawfoot tubs.
—Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
The investment bank upgraded the carmaker to overweight from equal-weight.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 15 June 2026
The Air Force is pursuing a sweeping modernization effort for the B-52 fleet, including new Rolls-Royce F130 engines, upgraded avionics and a new AN/APQ-188 radar intended to keep the bomber flying into the 2050s.
—Sophia Compton , Morgan Phillips, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
The wildfire was quickly upgraded to second-alarm as crews raced to protect nearby properties and other possible exposures.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 15 June 2026
The former Prussian royal palace, built in the 18th century, is set to undergo extensive renovations, including a repair of the roof, a new air conditioning system and upgraded offices.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Beam also upgraded its Jim Beam Black expression last year with the release of Jim Beam Black Extra Aged.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 June 2026
In January 2025, Secretary Blinken upgraded this designation to genocide.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Select room styles also feature upgraded appointments such as sitting areas, private balconies, or clawfoot tubs.
—Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
The investment bank upgraded the carmaker to overweight from equal-weight.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 15 June 2026
The Air Force is pursuing a sweeping modernization effort for the B-52 fleet, including new Rolls-Royce F130 engines, upgraded avionics and a new AN/APQ-188 radar intended to keep the bomber flying into the 2050s.
—Sophia Compton , Morgan Phillips, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
The wildfire was quickly upgraded to second-alarm as crews raced to protect nearby properties and other possible exposures.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 15 June 2026
The former Prussian royal palace, built in the 18th century, is set to undergo extensive renovations, including a repair of the roof, a new air conditioning system and upgraded offices.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Beam also upgraded its Jim Beam Black expression last year with the release of Jim Beam Black Extra Aged.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 June 2026
In January 2025, Secretary Blinken upgraded this designation to genocide.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgraded
Verb
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Yet, all the white men eligible for a promotion to the rank of General were promoted.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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The Vegas Golden Knights have promoted Ryan Craig to head coach, replacing John Tortorella, the club announced Wednesday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Marsch hopes his players’ reaction time and quickness will have improved by the World Cup thanks to the virtual reality.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The Nationals improved to 39-35.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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At Chopard, the centuries-old chiming complication is elevated to the hilt with sapphire-crystal gongs.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Still, some industry experts fear another tax increase could be coming one year from now, if the Persian Gulf conflict continues to hold oil prices elevated.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
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White Whale Dirty Martini At White Whale in Las Vegas, the White Whale Dirty Martini is a spirit-forward martini enhanced with a robust, unfiltered olive oil fat wash.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The comedy of that isn’t undermined by the terror of Patricia’s plight; it’s enhanced by it.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 June 2026
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“Upgraded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgraded. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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