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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
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Newly promoted Bolton Wanderers are currently in talks to sign the versatile 22-year-old, with other Championship clubs also interested.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The vivid depiction of the shame and horror attendant on an imagined German invasion promoted conservative military goals.—
Ivan Kreilkamp,
JSTOR Daily,
10 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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Sanlorenzo’s 236-foot Silver Fox elevated the concept of the private owner’s deck to a rarefied level.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Even if oil prices stabilize, elevated freight rates, risk premiums and refinery disruptions could keep some prices elevated for months, says Tammy Kulesa, senior director of supply chain execution at Blue Yonder, a supply-chain software company.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Through these relationships, our team is able to identify unmet needs and meet them with academic, mental and behavioral health, medical and financial services enhanced by our partners.—
Andry Sweet,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Through New Deal policies, Roosevelt enhanced institutional trust, which stabilized democracy and helped rescue capitalism from its excesses.—
Valerie L. Myers,
The Conversation,
3 July 2025
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“Upgraded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgraded. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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