Synonyms of upgrades

upgrades 1 of 2

noun

plural of upgrade

1

as in hills

an upward slope

had to walk our bicycle on the upgrades on our ride through the hills

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hills
• inclines
• ascents
• inclinations
• climbs
• gradients
• uprises
• rises
• acclivities
• uphills
• rakes
• diagonals
• pitches
• ridges
• tilts
• glacis
• grades
• cants
• leans
• humps
• swells
• mounds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• declines
• downgrades
• hangs
• dips
• falls
• hangings
• basins
• descents
• declensions
• depressions
• drop-offs
• declivities
• downhills
• hollows

2

as in promotions

a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position

received an upgrade to lieutenant

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promotions
• advancements
• ascents
• rises
• elevations
• creations
• preferments
• preferences
• magnifications
• exaltations
• ennoblements
• aggrandizements
• glorifications

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reductions
• downgrades
• degradations
• demotions
• suspensions
• removals
• depositions
• discharges
• dismissals
• expulsions
• abasements
• impeachments
• overthrows
• comedowns
• falls
• ousters
• dethronements
• downfalls

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slopes
• inclines
• inclinations
• gradients
• rakes
• pitches
• diagonals
• grades
• climbs
• slants
• ascents
• cants
• banks
• leans
• rises

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• declines
• hangs
• falls
• dips
• hangings
• downgrades
• descents
• declinations
• declensions
• declivities

upgrades

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of upgrade

1

as in promotes

to move higher in rank or position

upgraded them to first class

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promotes
• elevates
• advances
• improves
• raises
• kicks upstairs
• uplifts
• lifts
• boosts
• compliments
• forwards
• knights
• commissions
• heightens
• honors
• furthers
• praises
• commends
• decorates
• ennobles
• applauds
• celebrates
• cites
• acclaims
• aggrandizes
• salutes
• congratulates
• lauds
• hails
• extols
• eulogizes
• exalts
• glorifies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• downgrades
• reduces
• degrades
• lowers
• removes
• dismisses
• overthrows
• expels
• deposes
• ousts
• impeaches
• takes down
• demotes
• shames
• dishonors
• humiliates
• abases
• disgraces
• demeans
• humbles
• condemns
• mortifies
• dethrones
• denounces
• unmakes
• unseats
• censures
• damns
• reprobates

2

as in improves

to make better

that restaurant had better upgrade its service—and fast—if it wants to stay in business

Synonyms & Similar Words

• improves
• enhances
• remedies
• refines
• amends
• enriches
• perfects
• helps
• ameliorates
• betters
• remediates
• meliorates
• reforms
• reinforces
• reworks
• edits
• revamps
• rectifies
• refurbishes
• corrects
• intensifies
• strengthens
• revises
• boosts
• fines
• rehabilitates
• rehabs
• redrafts
• fine-tunes
• emends
• polishes
• fortifies
• beefs (up)
• retouches
• hones
• touches up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• damages
• flaws
• worsens
• harms
• hurts
• spoils
• impairs
• injures
• tarnishes
• reduces
• vitiates
• endamages
• blights
• diminishes
• mars
• disfigures
• defaces
• lowers
• blemishes
• lessens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of upgrades

Noun

The company aims to shift consumer behavior, encouraging annual laptop upgrades rather than long-term use, creating a predictable launch window and an economy of scale that rivals struggle to replicate. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Money would also be put toward a rooftop venue, upgrades to the Walt Disney Theater and improvements to the lobby and donor spaces, according to its application. — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026

With those upgrades, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 catches up to Apple’s Ultra line, which has been suitable for diving and high-velocity water sports since the very first model. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 26 July 2026

The shifting upgrades may be just as important for everyday riding. — New Atlas, 25 July 2026

The upgrades played a part in helping Norris snap Mercedes’ pole streak on Saturday. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 25 July 2026

That has meant adding premium seats, offering access to snazzier loungers, free upgrades, and baggage fee waivers. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 19 July 2026

The tax funds free admissions to state parks and historic sites, upgrades to trail systems and park amenities and upkeep on the structures, campsites and trails overseen by the Department of Natural Resources. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

Strengthening the domestic supply chain will be important for new construction as well as upgrades, refurbishments and relicensing work at existing facilities. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026

Verb

Wells Fargo upgrades SiriusXM to equal weight from underweight The firm said its prior underweight call was wrong. — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 27 July 2026

Dominique is in the ensemble as is a blond rube named Hunter (Kristine Froseth) who shows up at Elle’s doorstep in mall-wear denim and then upgrades to desperate, cleavage-baring sequins. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Next year, expect difficulty upgrades to put the former star squarely in the mix. — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

The upload rate could also increase as SpaceX upgrades the Starlink network with new V3 satellites in its effort to offer gigabit speeds. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 20 July 2026

This Hourglass set upgrades your entire routine with three of the brand's best-selling brushes. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 July 2026