1
as in promoted
to move higher in rank or position
upgraded them to first class
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2
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
Big men Luka Garza and Chris Boucher both were ruled out before tipoff, and starting center Neemias Queta was listed as questionable before being upgraded to available.
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Lamima has upgraded her adventure offerings, too.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
Needham upgraded Applovin to buy from hold with a $700 price target.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
By the end of the century, the mega-collider would be upgraded to collide protons, as the LHC does now.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 Jan. 2026
Apple also upgraded the Bluetooth chip, extending the distance at which AirTag can be detected.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
After a review showed Leye's elbow connecting with Jordan Lee's face, that call was upgraded to a flagrant foul.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
In January 2025, Secretary Blinken upgraded this designation to genocide.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Bonnaroo also offers upgraded ticket types for those who prefer an elevated experience.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Lamima has upgraded her adventure offerings, too.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
Needham upgraded Applovin to buy from hold with a $700 price target.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
By the end of the century, the mega-collider would be upgraded to collide protons, as the LHC does now.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 Jan. 2026
Apple also upgraded the Bluetooth chip, extending the distance at which AirTag can be detected.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
After a review showed Leye's elbow connecting with Jordan Lee's face, that call was upgraded to a flagrant foul.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
In January 2025, Secretary Blinken upgraded this designation to genocide.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Bonnaroo also offers upgraded ticket types for those who prefer an elevated experience.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgraded
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Her director communicated Amber’s results to senior management and took the credit, giving Amber lackluster performance reviews to keep her from being promoted off the team.—
Chris Lipp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Panthers have used their first-round pick on a wide receiver both years since Dave Canales arrived and Morgan was promoted to GM.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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LeBron James scored 20 of his 24 points in the first half as Los Angeles improved to 3-1 on an eight-game trip.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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An indicator of overall loan demand improved for a second quarter but remained far below its level in late 2024, according to a separate survey of banks.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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Indian traders are bracing for a year of record government debt supply, which may keep borrowing costs elevated in the nation’s bond market.—
Subhadip Sircar,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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The former Kansas and Alabama wing has elevated his game since conference play began.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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Of course, the whole shebang was greatly enhanced by the venue itself, which delivered its mind-blowing mix of colorful, moving visuals across and around its unbelievable vivid and clear 16K resolution wraparound LED screen that dominates the interior of this 366-foot-fall building.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Safar was initially charged as a juvenile before the case against him was enhanced in September.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Upgraded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgraded. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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