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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
Airbnb was upgraded to buy from hold over at Oppenheimer.
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Another modernized it with bold accents and colors, plus upgraded surfaces.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 3 May 2026
Upon review, the referees upgraded the foul to a flagrant-1.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
This slightly upgraded version of cheese straws comes together with frozen puff pastry sheets.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Ashman, who was critically injured in the collision, died on Thursday, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office, which has now upgraded Mejer's charges to include involuntary manslaughter.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 1 May 2026
The risk of severe weather has been upgraded by one category for much of Arkansas as thunderstorms are predicted to roll through Monday, the National Weather Service said.
—Remington Miller, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs upgraded their offense during free agency, signing running back Kenneth Walker III to a three-year, $43 million contract.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Investigators said the call was upgraded to a commercial structure fire due to the proximity of nearby buildings.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Another modernized it with bold accents and colors, plus upgraded surfaces.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 3 May 2026
Upon review, the referees upgraded the foul to a flagrant-1.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
This slightly upgraded version of cheese straws comes together with frozen puff pastry sheets.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Ashman, who was critically injured in the collision, died on Thursday, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office, which has now upgraded Mejer's charges to include involuntary manslaughter.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 1 May 2026
The risk of severe weather has been upgraded by one category for much of Arkansas as thunderstorms are predicted to roll through Monday, the National Weather Service said.
—Remington Miller, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs upgraded their offense during free agency, signing running back Kenneth Walker III to a three-year, $43 million contract.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Investigators said the call was upgraded to a commercial structure fire due to the proximity of nearby buildings.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgraded
Verb
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The party had been promoted across social media and drew a large crowd of mostly young adults from around the Oklahoma City area to a picnic pavilion beside the lake.—
Hannah Schoenbaum,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Jon Brown, a writer on the first season of the adaptation, has been promoted to serve as co-showrunner on Season 2.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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As a senior, the new-and-improved Maloney earned first-team All-Dade honors, leading the 2015 Explorers to a 13-2 record and the Class 8A state semifinals.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ukraine’s offensive capabilities have also improved, with the Defense Ministry saying Tuesday that the country’s forces have more than doubled the range of their deep-strike capabilities since Russia’s February 2022 invasion.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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When a transaction is elevated from review by a state economic agency to consideration by a party national security body, the calculus changes.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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The casual style is elevated with details like a chest pocket, crew neckline, cuffed cap sleeves, and a slight A-line silhouette that provides a flattering shape.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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The artworks are enhanced with portraits of the artists and brief statements about their art.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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Bike activists in this city have, to our minds, successfully enhanced the lot of cyclists in Chicago and are fully entitled to keep pushing for more reasonable improvements.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Upgraded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgraded. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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