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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
Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
The port has invested nearly $42 million — a combination of port money and grants from the Texas Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration — for airfield and airport upgrades, including the vertiport site about a block from the campus’ headquarters.
—Brandon Lingle, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
Garaffo added that most of the cost burden for infrastructure improvements falls on developers, though there is a mechanism to recoup some costs when upgrades benefit other ratepayers.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
That outlaws modifications to the home itself, including extra parking or sewer capacity, fire sprinklers, additional entrances or exits, or upgrades to meet current building codes.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Daytrip Snack Boxes and the LoadOut GoBox are durable, practical upgrades for lunches, beach days, poolside drinks and gear storage.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Additional road and lane closures begin Tuesday in Novi, Michigan, while upgrades continue to a major water main that failed last year along 14 Mile Road.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Bridge repairs, roadway redesigns, public transit improvements and facility upgrades are among the transportation infrastructure improvements included in the Connecticut Department of Transportation‘s vast five-year Capital Plan.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
The defense needs several upgrades and being without second- or third-round picks is not ideal.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Network upgrades that speed up transactions and reduce costs eliminate real-world barriers that keep people from using blockchain platforms.
—Matthew Kayser, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
Residents, including dozens during recent public meetings and out in the community, have expressed concerns that having a stadium in Wyandotte County and paying for the infrastructure upgrades needed to make that happen will inflate their home values and increase their property tax bills.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
The port has invested nearly $42 million — a combination of port money and grants from the Texas Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration — for airfield and airport upgrades, including the vertiport site about a block from the campus’ headquarters.
—Brandon Lingle, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
Garaffo added that most of the cost burden for infrastructure improvements falls on developers, though there is a mechanism to recoup some costs when upgrades benefit other ratepayers.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
That outlaws modifications to the home itself, including extra parking or sewer capacity, fire sprinklers, additional entrances or exits, or upgrades to meet current building codes.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Daytrip Snack Boxes and the LoadOut GoBox are durable, practical upgrades for lunches, beach days, poolside drinks and gear storage.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Additional road and lane closures begin Tuesday in Novi, Michigan, while upgrades continue to a major water main that failed last year along 14 Mile Road.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Bridge repairs, roadway redesigns, public transit improvements and facility upgrades are among the transportation infrastructure improvements included in the Connecticut Department of Transportation‘s vast five-year Capital Plan.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
The defense needs several upgrades and being without second- or third-round picks is not ideal.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
Bank of America upgrades Five Below to buy from underperform Bank of America says the turnaround is working for Five Below.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Network upgrades that speed up transactions and reduce costs eliminate real-world barriers that keep people from using blockchain platforms.
—Matthew Kayser, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrades
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Beyond them, the concrete of the 21st century falls away, replaced by creamy pillars and marble paving stretching into the distance, with green hills beyond.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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From the West Side to the East Side, the riverfront to the surrounding hills, Cincinnati is a city of 52 unique neighborhoods.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Feb. 2026
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Participants start at Epilogue Books to get a Galentine's event sticker, wear the sticker at participating restaurants for special discounts, visit local shops for Galentine's promotions and to be entered in downtown-wide giveaway drawings (more than $300 in gift cards).—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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All such promotions were internal, underscoring boards’ growing preference for leaders with deep institutional knowledge and financial credibility.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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On the ice and the slopes, American athletes will once again be outfitted by Ralph Lauren, but what about everyone else?—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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His return to the slopes was very much a family effort.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Come Near, a nonprofit that promotes dialogue around Jesus, took over the campaign in 2024.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The annual Congressional App Challenge promotes youth participation in science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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If a parent or roommate brings up an old issue, thank them for caring, then suggest a small step that improves daily life.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Marula and cacay oils supply skin with fatty acids and antioxidants that help support elasticity, while rosehip oil improves the look of tone and texture.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2026
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But the car—small, low to the ground, and exceedingly heavy, owing to the ballistic steel and glass—is not suited to a city like Caracas, which is rife with steep inclines and deep potholes, and is best travelled in a four-by-four.—
Armando Ledezma,
New Yorker,
14 Jan. 2026
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Its flexible 3-layer HydroWall shell is completely waterproof and still breathable, with pit zips to release excess heat on steep inclines.—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Dec. 2025
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According to Chinese experts, such events highlight the country’s technological prowess and advancements in robotics, including their applications.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Despite significant advancements in medical research, a troubling disparity persists in funding allocated to women-specific medical research.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Feb. 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
Cite this Entry
“Upgrades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrades. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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