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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
Ian King, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
More work in the area includes concrete sidewalk and curb upgrades, improvements to existing drainage infrastructure and minor patching and striping on East Arapahoe Road.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
As mentioned, there are a lot of upgrades on offer.
—Adam Williams
april 14, New Atlas, 14 Apr. 2026
Some stations might have benches and shelters added, while others might only receive lighting upgrades.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Nearly $400 million was poured into a new performance center and arena upgrades.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Limited premium ticket packages will also be available beginning April 20 with preferred parking at Nebraska Furniture Mart, VIP viewing and hospitality upgrades in the several Sporting premium clubs.
—Pj Green
april 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
Teams will use the five-week gap between the races in Japan and Miami to knuckle down at their factories and develop car upgrades that could boost their fortunes upon returning to the track in May.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Other upgrades include a new roof and a new 200-amp electrical panel in 2025.
—Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
Instead of replacing your device, this bundle upgrades both your operating system and core apps for 76% less than MSRP.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Right and converts Runway 1 Left to a temporary taxiway as the airport upgrades the infrastructure.
—Matthias Gafni, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Apr. 2026
Some menu variations are available, including a vegetarian menu and one simplified for children, as well as one that upgrades the main dish to a Wagyu ribeye with black truffle sauce.
—Dashae Engler, Midwest Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Topo Chico, the cult-favorite sparkling mineral water owned by Coca-Cola, has been largely unavailable nationwide since February as the company upgrades facilities at its source in Mexico, with supply not expected to return until late 2026.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The city will pay $510,000 to reimburse Craft for part of the $750,000 in equipment and furniture upgrades the company committed to as part of the contract, according to the report.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
These closures reflect various factors, including poor investment returns, a lack of government support for refinery upgrades and higher carbon and energy costs.
—Ian King, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
More work in the area includes concrete sidewalk and curb upgrades, improvements to existing drainage infrastructure and minor patching and striping on East Arapahoe Road.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
As mentioned, there are a lot of upgrades on offer.
—Adam Williams
april 14, New Atlas, 14 Apr. 2026
Some stations might have benches and shelters added, while others might only receive lighting upgrades.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Nearly $400 million was poured into a new performance center and arena upgrades.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Limited premium ticket packages will also be available beginning April 20 with preferred parking at Nebraska Furniture Mart, VIP viewing and hospitality upgrades in the several Sporting premium clubs.
—Pj Green
april 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
Teams will use the five-week gap between the races in Japan and Miami to knuckle down at their factories and develop car upgrades that could boost their fortunes upon returning to the track in May.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Other upgrades include a new roof and a new 200-amp electrical panel in 2025.
—Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
Seaport upgrades Birkenstock to buy from neutral Seaport said demand trends are improving.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
Instead of replacing your device, this bundle upgrades both your operating system and core apps for 76% less than MSRP.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Right and converts Runway 1 Left to a temporary taxiway as the airport upgrades the infrastructure.
—Matthias Gafni, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Apr. 2026
Some menu variations are available, including a vegetarian menu and one simplified for children, as well as one that upgrades the main dish to a Wagyu ribeye with black truffle sauce.
—Dashae Engler, Midwest Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Topo Chico, the cult-favorite sparkling mineral water owned by Coca-Cola, has been largely unavailable nationwide since February as the company upgrades facilities at its source in Mexico, with supply not expected to return until late 2026.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The city will pay $510,000 to reimburse Craft for part of the $750,000 in equipment and furniture upgrades the company committed to as part of the contract, according to the report.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrades
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This scenic hike has panoramic views of the hills and waters surrounding Laguna Beach.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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But Aljabaly and Zeru soon broke away, speeding through the hills on West 15th.—
Brom Hoban,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The mission of Sustainable Ramona is to lead the transition to a sustainable climate in Ramona with a healthy economy via education, partners, projects, promotions and ultimately a profitable, independent electricity-producing area (microgrid).—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The complaint, initially brought by the Justice Department and dozens of state attorneys general in 2024, claimed Live Nation monopolized the industry by controlling ticketing, concert booking, venues and promotions.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
15 Apr. 2026
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For those looking for something more adrenaline-inducing, this Small Luxury Hotels of the World member is a quick five-minute drive to the slopes of Europe’s northernmost ski resort, Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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This is especially true if your yard has any slopes, hills or square footage beyond a postage stamp.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
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The nearly 3-minute song promotes confidence and self-expression with an upbeat tune.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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But, what a lot of the longevity industry promotes offers drops in the bucket while things that can have the greatest impact go undervalued, Swisher said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Adjust the inputs and the output improves.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2026
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One of the easiest ways to revive it is by mixing in fresh compost, which improves both texture and nutrient content.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
16 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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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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More than 200 death row inmates have been exonerated since 1973, thanks to DNA analysis and other investigative advancements.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
13 Apr. 2026
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Vergata’s remains were not even officially identified until a month after Heuermann’s arrest, with investigators crediting advancements in technology for their break in the case.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 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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Samuel Alito’s inclinations have not been hard to discern lately.—
Peter S. Canellos,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Upgrades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrades. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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