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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
Si models feature upgraded brakes, wider low-profile tires, and sport suspension—the dampers have been retuned for 2025 to take advantage of the Civic’s stiff body structure.
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Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Apple upgraded the iPhone 17's front-facing camera in a big way.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Since that time, however, the pair of giant detectors run by LIGO, in Louisiana and Washington state, have been repeatedly upgraded.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
American Airlines and Delta have upgraded their lounges in the main airport, offering amenities like free champagne and local delicacies.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
Club name Nvidia was upgraded to buy from neutral at DA Davidson.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Inditex also continued to cull smaller stores in favor of larger, upgraded locations, with gross floor space expected to grow 5 percent over the next year.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 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
Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Apple upgraded the iPhone 17's front-facing camera in a big way.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Since that time, however, the pair of giant detectors run by LIGO, in Louisiana and Washington state, have been repeatedly upgraded.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
American Airlines and Delta have upgraded their lounges in the main airport, offering amenities like free champagne and local delicacies.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
Club name Nvidia was upgraded to buy from neutral at DA Davidson.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Inditex also continued to cull smaller stores in favor of larger, upgraded locations, with gross floor space expected to grow 5 percent over the next year.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgraded
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That bout was promoted as his return to the ring after a 19-year retirement and was widely regarded as a fitting sendoff.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The past few weeks have seen the departures of Heidi Gardner, Devon Walker, Michael Longfellow and Emil Wakim, plus the splitting up of Please Don’t Destroy as Ben Marshall was promoted to main cast, Martin Herlihy moved to writing staff and John Higgins left the show.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Green Bay improved to 2-0 for the first time since 2020.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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For example, telling the AI chatbot to take on the persona of a clinician and asking it one question at a time improved the accuracy of its responses.—
Kate Ruder,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
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He was later elevated to the permanent position.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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These are low by historical standards, but elevated from the 3% range from 2022 that was the lowest since the 1970s.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
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Originally intended to replace the existing F-22, the NGAD plane is planned to have enhanced stealth, weapon-carrying ability, and also a ‘loyal wingman’ drone.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Our favorites helped our razors glide smoothly across the skin for an ultra-close shave, while aloe vera and almond oil soothed, hydrated, and enhanced the skin’s appearance — mitigating irritation.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Upgraded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgraded. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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