1
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
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Smyth Tribeca’s SleepMore at Smyth package leans on simple in-room upgrades rather than medical-style programming.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
The upgrades on Starship are numerous.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
Fresh paint and a new exterior lighting program were among the additional upgrades, while the renovation carefully preserved the home’s clean horizontal lines, skylights, and walls of glass that continue to flood the interiors with natural light.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
The next major decision for the district could come this summer, when school leaders determine whether to pursue a bond measure for additional classroom space and upgrades at Upper Blue Elementary, the school students will be consolidated into.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The $200 million project will also allow bidirectional signals, reducing delays, as well as track realignments and upgrades to the catenary system that supplies overhead power to the trains.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The spaceport is undergoing major upgrades to support more advanced operations, including new infrastructure designed specifically for spaceplane missions.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
In exchange for the tax break, the company would commit to investing $400 million in property upgrades, $476 million in new equipment, and at least 1,715 paying an average salary of $75,000.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Noun
JPMorgan upgrades Celanese to overweight from neutral JPMorgan upgraded the stock on valuation.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Smyth Tribeca’s SleepMore at Smyth package leans on simple in-room upgrades rather than medical-style programming.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
The upgrades on Starship are numerous.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
Fresh paint and a new exterior lighting program were among the additional upgrades, while the renovation carefully preserved the home’s clean horizontal lines, skylights, and walls of glass that continue to flood the interiors with natural light.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
The next major decision for the district could come this summer, when school leaders determine whether to pursue a bond measure for additional classroom space and upgrades at Upper Blue Elementary, the school students will be consolidated into.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The $200 million project will also allow bidirectional signals, reducing delays, as well as track realignments and upgrades to the catenary system that supplies overhead power to the trains.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The spaceport is undergoing major upgrades to support more advanced operations, including new infrastructure designed specifically for spaceplane missions.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
In exchange for the tax break, the company would commit to investing $400 million in property upgrades, $476 million in new equipment, and at least 1,715 paying an average salary of $75,000.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
Truist upgrades Sensata Technologies to buy from hold Truist said the company is firing on all cylinders.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrades
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Clouds, hills, buildings or even distant haze can block the view.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The colors also evoke hazy Los Angeles skies, hills and buildings seen from a distance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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To celebrate, Hard Rock has promotions, new memorabilia and great live music in the spotlight this weekend.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Leadership advancement typically reflected that model, with promotions tied to budget responsibility, reporting scope, and the size of the teams under supervision.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The comfortable seating area in the living room includes couches and armchairs set in front of the TV and fireplace for relaxing after a day on the slopes, and a dining table provides a nice spot to relax and eat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Off the slopes, Woolly's Adventure Summit is a year-round, family-friendly basecamp with thrilling activities such as a mountain coaster, zip lining, tubing, and more.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Bryan's Farm Tour helps support family farms across the country and promotes a festival-like atmosphere at those venues.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Winners of the Golden Apple Awards go on to help train and mentor the next generation of teachers, Mather said, which promotes a valuable sense of community.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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While no specific therapy is approved for ANDV, early recognition dramatically improves the ability to deliver aggressive supportive care, monitor oxygenation, isolate potentially infectious patients, and initiate contact tracing before broader transmission occurs.—
Steve Brozak,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The slate improves from there, but Chicago TEs have only three favorable matchups all season.—
KC Joyner,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Between slick tiles and steep inclines, locals rely on comfortable, supportive shoes—usually sleek sneakers, sturdy flats, or low-profile sandals.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 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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The increasing autonomy of UAVs, enabled by advancements in AI, further complicates the ethical landscape.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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The ability to create offense individually, put pressure on the rim and set up stationary shooters — as much as such violates Kerr’s inclinations — have become necessary to beat good modern defenses.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Who knew that such daring would lead to a film that avoids these inclinations entirely, especially one that could have so easily leaned into controversial territory?—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Upgrades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrades. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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