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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
The upgraded Type-12 land-to-ship missiles, developed and produced by Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, became operational at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto prefecture.
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ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Major renovations were completed in 2025, which saw the lobby and majority of the rooms upgraded, plus the addition of new restaurants including high-end Indian eatery Mahika.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The investment firm upgraded its rating for Expedia Group to buy from hold.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
The Celtics downgraded Queta and Harper to out and upgraded White to available.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Late Shift‘s villain is not mortality, however, so much as burnout — yet another thing the movie has in common with The Pitt, whose still-in-progress second season has upgraded the subject of essential worker fatigue from subtext to text.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026
Shortly after crews arrived on the scene, on the 300 block of Bachman Avenue, the response was upgraded to a second alarm, Kim said.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
On the island of Maui, authorities upgraded an evacuation advisory to a warning for some parts of Lahaina, which is still reeling from a deadly 2023 wildfire, because of retention basins nearing capacity.
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
In January 2025, Secretary Blinken upgraded this designation to genocide.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Major renovations were completed in 2025, which saw the lobby and majority of the rooms upgraded, plus the addition of new restaurants including high-end Indian eatery Mahika.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The investment firm upgraded its rating for Expedia Group to buy from hold.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
The Celtics downgraded Queta and Harper to out and upgraded White to available.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Late Shift‘s villain is not mortality, however, so much as burnout — yet another thing the movie has in common with The Pitt, whose still-in-progress second season has upgraded the subject of essential worker fatigue from subtext to text.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026
Shortly after crews arrived on the scene, on the 300 block of Bachman Avenue, the response was upgraded to a second alarm, Kim said.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
On the island of Maui, authorities upgraded an evacuation advisory to a warning for some parts of Lahaina, which is still reeling from a deadly 2023 wildfire, because of retention basins nearing capacity.
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 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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Jakarta has promoted the use of LNG to ease a shift from coal.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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He got promoted three years later, to head coach, when the head coach who hired him got enmeshed in a scandal.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Conditions in Kauai have improved significantly, but authorities encourage people to exercise caution near streams and low-lying areas as grounds remain saturated.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
24 Mar. 2026
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The technology has improved significantly over the years and continues to evolve rapidly.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Andrea Riquier Oil prices popped back above $100 March 24, keeping gas prices elevated on doubts the détente in the Middle East will hold.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Dinner in Carrick goes elevated at The Oarsman, a modern Irish standout, or cozier at The Red Bank, where local produce meets a candlelit garden setting.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Yet in the 12 games since his return, despite initial rustiness, Flagg has enhanced his diverse talents, a clear indication Kidd’s early-season decision to play him at point guard was a beneficial litmus test.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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But advertising executives say that, thanks to enhanced targeting capabilities and new ad products, ad tiers have quietly become more lucrative than their ad-free counterparts.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Upgraded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgraded. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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