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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
Those charges may also be upgraded as authorities say he was caught in jail with a six-inch shank.
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Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
The weaponry has been upgraded over time, to rifles that can easily cover the 290 yards from the White House to the fence line on the southern side.
—Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Morgan Stanley upgraded Dell to hold from sell, acknowledging that its concerns about the memory shortage were wrong, as Dell is navigating the supply chain better than its peers.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Gulf State Park boasts more than 6,000 acres, 28 miles of trails, more than three miles of beautiful beaches, and upgraded facilities including a world-class ecotourism center.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 30 May 2026
The charge was upgraded to murder after Rocha died at John Peter Smith Hospital the night of May 24.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
The Balkan nation of Serbia, the only European buyer of advanced Chinese weaponry west of Belarus, upgraded its arsenal this year to include supersonic missiles from China.
—Misha Savic, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2026
The facilities remain in place year-round, maintained and upgraded between each season.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 25 May 2026
An ageing team which had not been upgraded for too long had lost its cutting edge.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
The weaponry has been upgraded over time, to rifles that can easily cover the 290 yards from the White House to the fence line on the southern side.
—Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Morgan Stanley upgraded Dell to hold from sell, acknowledging that its concerns about the memory shortage were wrong, as Dell is navigating the supply chain better than its peers.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Gulf State Park boasts more than 6,000 acres, 28 miles of trails, more than three miles of beautiful beaches, and upgraded facilities including a world-class ecotourism center.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 30 May 2026
The charge was upgraded to murder after Rocha died at John Peter Smith Hospital the night of May 24.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
The Balkan nation of Serbia, the only European buyer of advanced Chinese weaponry west of Belarus, upgraded its arsenal this year to include supersonic missiles from China.
—Misha Savic, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2026
The facilities remain in place year-round, maintained and upgraded between each season.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 25 May 2026
An ageing team which had not been upgraded for too long had lost its cutting edge.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgraded
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The Missouri Secretary of State’s Office authorized the company to do business in Missouri in February, shortly after Kehoe promoted his plan to eliminate the state income tax during his annual State of the State address in January.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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Wannstedt hired him as a graduate assist and promoted him to secondary/cornerbacks coach in 2008.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Past research has shown that breast cancer patients who lose weight through treatment or surgery have improved heart health and longevity.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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All the same, the team improved dramatically right away, posting its first winning season in the Sacramento era and losing a thrilling first-round playoff series to the Utah Jazz.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Dinner service is prompt and attentive in either venue, but is notably elevated at the chef’s table.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Long before artificial intelligence became a household name, Californians elevated the world’s most famous sentient robot — or rather the actor who played it — to the state’s highest office.—
Kate Andrews,
Washington Post,
2 June 2026
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Upgraded features include enhanced on-and-off loading, including the ability for families to roll strollers directly into the glass cabin with ease.—
Carly Caramanna,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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The study examined 518 manager-subordinate relationships and found that this leadership approach enhanced both employee thriving and performance through stronger positive job attitudes.—
Mary Hemphill,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Upgraded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgraded. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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