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
Analyst David Palmer upgraded the casual dining restaurant company to outperform from in line and lifted his price target by $20 to $210.
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Travelers could also be required to pay a fare difference if they are upgraded to a premium cabin on the day of travel as an accommodation.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Samsung upgraded the front-facing camera, though.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
The company has expanded facilities and upgraded manufacturing lines to accelerate output.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
That was then upgraded to $200 with the NFL Sunday Ticket discount.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
This is why China upgraded its relationship with Venezuela in 2023 and now opposes sanctions designed to punish those, mainly China itself, who purchase Venezuelan oil.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The wiring has also been upgraded to allow for additional security equipment.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2025
Under the surface, data transfer speeds have doubled and pressure sensors have been upgraded.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
Pia Singh, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Travelers could also be required to pay a fare difference if they are upgraded to a premium cabin on the day of travel as an accommodation.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Samsung upgraded the front-facing camera, though.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
The company has expanded facilities and upgraded manufacturing lines to accelerate output.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
That was then upgraded to $200 with the NFL Sunday Ticket discount.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
This is why China upgraded its relationship with Venezuela in 2023 and now opposes sanctions designed to punish those, mainly China itself, who purchase Venezuelan oil.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The wiring has also been upgraded to allow for additional security equipment.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2025
Under the surface, data transfer speeds have doubled and pressure sensors have been upgraded.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgraded
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The study is the latest knock on a technology, for years promoted by oil and gas industry, that has often been touted as a climate solution.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Angela Grothaus and Lisa Human have been promoted to partners, recognizing their exceptional leadership and dedication to client service, the release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Witt finished Thursday’s series finale with the biggest hit of the night as the Royals improved to 71-69.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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In addition, Instagram has improved a few other corners to make better use of the larger display.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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Krishan Gopaul, senior EMEA analyst at the World Gold Council, told CNBC in a call on Tuesday that macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty was fueling huge inflows into gold ETFs, while central banks were continuing to shore up their gold reserves — both of which were keeping prices elevated.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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In 1959, six years before I was born, Pakistan was ruled by a general who had seized power in a military coup and elevated himself to the rank of Field Marshall—the highest rank in the British army, whose structures and hierarchies were inherited by several post-colonial nations.—
Mohammed Hanif,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to the statement, with the backing of PAI, Marcolin has broadened its international reach and enhanced operational efficiency, reinforcing itself as a leading player in the wholesale eyewear market.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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There will be enhanced medical and sports science areas.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Upgraded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgraded. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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