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as in hills
an upward slope
had to walk our bicycle on the upgrades on our ride through the hills
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as in promotions
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
received an upgrade to lieutenant
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as in slopes
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
there's a steep upgrade to some of the hills on that route
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as in promotes
to move higher in rank or position
upgraded them to first class
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as in improves
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 upgrades
Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
California legislators on Tuesday voiced their support for Senate Bill 872 — a bill aimed at reinforcing Delta levees and the State Water Project by directing $300 million annually to the state’s water infrastructure upgrades and repairs.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Other upgrades include a die-to-die frequency boost of 900MHz across both models, enabling higher speeds linking the CPU and memory controller.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Across its properties, Arcis Golf has invested more than $175 million over the past four years on property upgrades, new amenities, personnel and training.
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
From closet swaps to outdoor upgrades, shoppers can score limited-time discounts across thousands of spring-ready essentials.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, Avelo is focusing on service upgrades.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Pan Am Southern will receive $1,853,047 for rail replacement, bridge tie work, upgrades to crossing warning devices and turnout improvements.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
And permitting reform remains incomplete — building reactors is only half the equation if transmission interconnection and grid upgrades lag behind.
—John Kerry, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
In December, the city’s credit rating got a major boost from S&P Global, which upgrades the city’s long-term rating two notches to A- from BBB because of improving financial strength.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
At the same time, adding organic matter upgrades the soil’s texture.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
The report also cites xAI co-founder Jimmy Ba, who suggests recursive self-improvement loops—where AI autonomously upgrades its own capabilities—could emerge as early as the first half of 2027.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
For many homeowners, a backyard pool is one of the biggest lifestyle upgrades a home can offer.
—New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2026
Throughout the second half of March, service to numerous light rail stations on the Blue Line will be disrupted as the transit district upgrades trains and platforms while building the new Dos Rios station in Sacramento’s River district.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Oweh immediately upgrades their defensive line.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
But intentional upgrades can make your entire routine feel more elevated.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
California legislators on Tuesday voiced their support for Senate Bill 872 — a bill aimed at reinforcing Delta levees and the State Water Project by directing $300 million annually to the state’s water infrastructure upgrades and repairs.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Other upgrades include a die-to-die frequency boost of 900MHz across both models, enabling higher speeds linking the CPU and memory controller.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Across its properties, Arcis Golf has invested more than $175 million over the past four years on property upgrades, new amenities, personnel and training.
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
From closet swaps to outdoor upgrades, shoppers can score limited-time discounts across thousands of spring-ready essentials.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, Avelo is focusing on service upgrades.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Pan Am Southern will receive $1,853,047 for rail replacement, bridge tie work, upgrades to crossing warning devices and turnout improvements.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
And permitting reform remains incomplete — building reactors is only half the equation if transmission interconnection and grid upgrades lag behind.
—John Kerry, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
Citi upgrades Latam Airlines to buy from neutral Citi says the airline is best positioned for oil market turbulence.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
In December, the city’s credit rating got a major boost from S&P Global, which upgrades the city’s long-term rating two notches to A- from BBB because of improving financial strength.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
At the same time, adding organic matter upgrades the soil’s texture.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
The report also cites xAI co-founder Jimmy Ba, who suggests recursive self-improvement loops—where AI autonomously upgrades its own capabilities—could emerge as early as the first half of 2027.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
For many homeowners, a backyard pool is one of the biggest lifestyle upgrades a home can offer.
—New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2026
Throughout the second half of March, service to numerous light rail stations on the Blue Line will be disrupted as the transit district upgrades trains and platforms while building the new Dos Rios station in Sacramento’s River district.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Oweh immediately upgrades their defensive line.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrades
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Perched in the scenic hills above Los Angeles, The Getty Center focuses on European art from the Middle Ages through the early 20th century, and is packed with Italian Renaissance paintings, Dutch Golden Age art, and impressionist pieces.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Well, at least the western part of the state fits that description; however, in northeast Kansas, there are many hills and slopes throughout our landscape.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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The funding for fresh orange and grapefruit promotions brings the total funding to market fresh citrus production this fiscal year to $353,000; the year ends June 30.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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The retailer, always considered a premium brand that rarely offered promotions, had been leaning on discounts to drive sales and move inventory.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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Complimentary ski shuttles run every half hour to the slopes during the winter and transport guests to Main Street in the evenings, while the free city bus stops at the hotel on a frequent schedule.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Head to higher elevations above 2,000 feet where there is more moisture to see slopes brightened with desert lily, sand verbena and flowering Orcutt’s woody aster.—
Jessie Schiewe,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Soaking causes the corms to swell, potentially doubling their size, which ensures faster sprouting, promotes strong root development, and leads to earlier blooms.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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Scientific studies have also shown that proximity to the ocean promotes health, and some research even suggests that coastal living increases longevity.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Defringe option in Affinity improves matters, but the software doesn't have an eyedropper to hone in on the offending shade of magenta.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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But there isn’t evidence that adding B12 directly to tirzepatide injection is safe or improves weight loss outcomes.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The story follows struggling creatives navigating debt, eviction threats and a precarious gig economy, visualized in Riley’s inventive style — from looming piles of eviction notices to characters literally struggling up and down steep inclines that mirror the instability of their lives.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Servicing a mountainous areas like Escondido drives up costs, as an expensive network of pipes and pump stations is needed to move water up and down considerable inclines, said Kyle Morgan, the city’s acting director of utilities and wastewater.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Driving the uptick in online scams are technological advancements.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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This is the standard for ramp inclinations that are usable for most people, especially wheelchair users.—
K. Desbouis,
Artforum,
6 Feb. 2026
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Trump’s inclinations to make every race about him could foul this for the GOP.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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