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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
Blackberry Farm has been around for decades, and really began hitting its stride in the 2000s, as then-proprietor Sam Beall (son of the original owners, Sandy and Kris) expanded and refined the structures and seriously upgraded its food and wine lists.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
The last major overhaul of the airport, completed in 2011, replaced the previous terminal and significantly upgraded passenger facilities.
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Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
JPMorgan upgraded Visteon to overweight from neutral, saying the company is uniquely positioned to drive significant outgrowth with automotive and related verticals.
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Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Instead, spacecraft could be moved, repaired, upgraded or rescued in orbit.
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Skyports computerized the records, remodeled the 1980s-era terminal, upgraded the radio operations center, installed a pilots lounge, and redid the security systems, all of which brought the heliport up-to-date.
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Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
19 June 2026
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
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.
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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.
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Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
The last major overhaul of the airport, completed in 2011, replaced the previous terminal and significantly upgraded passenger facilities.
—
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
JPMorgan upgraded Visteon to overweight from neutral, saying the company is uniquely positioned to drive significant outgrowth with automotive and related verticals.
—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Instead, spacecraft could be moved, repaired, upgraded or rescued in orbit.
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Skyports computerized the records, remodeled the 1980s-era terminal, upgraded the radio operations center, installed a pilots lounge, and redid the security systems, all of which brought the heliport up-to-date.
—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
19 June 2026
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.
—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
16 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgraded
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At the San Diego event, the guide also promoted one restaurant, Kato in Los Angeles, to the two-star list and honored nine new restaurants with one-star awards, including Naides in San Francisco, one of the few Filipino cuisine restaurants in the nation with that distinction.
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She was hired as a sous chef and promoted to executive chef just two months later.
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The technology for delivery coordination improved.
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Accuracy, design, and comfort have improved with each generation.
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The series effectively elevated the character beyond being viewed simply as Superman’s female counterpart, reimagining her as a more emotionally complex and world-weary hero still grappling with the trauma of Krypton’s destruction.
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This morning, Oprah attended the annual Cannes LionHeart Seminar in an all-white look that felt effortlessly cool; it was elevated without being fussy.
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Both opted for rosy lips with a glossy finish—so chic—and a radiant complexion, enhanced by touches of peach blush.
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Decorative limestone and sandstone moldings adorned the building’s facades, while columns made from the same materials enhanced its splendor.
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“Upgraded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgraded. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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