1
as in hills
an upward slope
had to walk our bicycle on the upgrades on our ride through the hills
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in promotes
to move higher in rank or position
upgraded them to first class
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of upgrades
Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
General obligation bonds, or GO bonds, are usually used to fund public projects that won’t generate any profit, such as parks maintenance, road upgrades or, in this case, to pay down the district’s debt.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
This will expand affordable rental options and enable home repairs, solar installations and energy upgrades.
—Chase Jordan
april 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
State and local leaders gathered at Point State Park on Tuesday to turn on the fountain, weeks ahead of schedule, while also unveiling millions of dollars in upgrades tied to the city's future.
—Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Following its 1992 merger with Time Warner Cable, Collins led the combined company, overseeing expansion and technological upgrades that contributed to the development of high-speed cable internet.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
Other upgrades include a new roof and a new 200-amp electrical panel in 2025.
—Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
This allows for faster construction and easier future upgrades.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Cabin upgrades are available at prevailing rates subject to stateroom availability.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 7 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
Sherwood said state bonding would also pay for whatever upgrades the municipal sewage treatment plant would need.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
The city says the passage of the bond issue will keep rates as low as possible when the infrastructure upgrades require rate adjustments.
—Joseph Hernandez
march 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
General obligation bonds, or GO bonds, are usually used to fund public projects that won’t generate any profit, such as parks maintenance, road upgrades or, in this case, to pay down the district’s debt.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
This will expand affordable rental options and enable home repairs, solar installations and energy upgrades.
—Chase Jordan
april 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
State and local leaders gathered at Point State Park on Tuesday to turn on the fountain, weeks ahead of schedule, while also unveiling millions of dollars in upgrades tied to the city's future.
—Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Following its 1992 merger with Time Warner Cable, Collins led the combined company, overseeing expansion and technological upgrades that contributed to the development of high-speed cable internet.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
Other upgrades include a new roof and a new 200-amp electrical panel in 2025.
—Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
This allows for faster construction and easier future upgrades.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Cabin upgrades are available at prevailing rates subject to stateroom availability.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Piper Sandler upgrades Centerspace to overweight from neutral Piper Sandler says investors should buy the dip in the real estate investment trust.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 7 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
Sherwood said state bonding would also pay for whatever upgrades the municipal sewage treatment plant would need.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
The city says the passage of the bond issue will keep rates as low as possible when the infrastructure upgrades require rate adjustments.
—Joseph Hernandez
march 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrades
Noun
-
For most of the year, the animals roam the island’s northern pastures, hills and cliffs, but in the days before Christmas, they’re rounded up and brought to the shearing pens.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
-
In less than 10 minutes, a wooden bridge deposits us on the doorstep of a cinematic landscape that unfurls into a seemingly endless patchwork of rolling hills and glens in hues of umber, cinnamon, and ochre, flanked by mountains standing sentinel on either side.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
At Humble Beginnings Tattoo, a shop that has operated for more than two decades, artists are offering promotions throughout the week as customers line up to commemorate their connection to the city.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
-
Sometimes, ballpark promotions work out just great.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
His achievements on the remote, snowy slopes of Mount Everest and nearby K2, the world’s second-tallest peak, assured him a niche in the record books.—
Gene Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
-
His achievements on the remote, snowy slopes of Mount Everest and nearby K2, the world's second-tallest peak, assured him a niche in the record books.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Critics are alarmed by its presence at the White House, saying the group promotes extreme views and undermines public schools.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
-
Noah Centineo promotes Our Hero, Balthazar at the Lakers versus Cleveland Cavaliers game in Los Angeles on March 31.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Once soil health improves, many gardeners find that digging individual planting holes is sufficient for establishing crops.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
-
That said, judgments can remain valid for years and may be renewed, so if your financial situation improves later, creditors could attempt to collect at that time.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
The advancements and huge sums of money flowing into the sector pose both risks and rewards for insurers and lenders.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
-
Despite these advancements, STI rates in the United States continue to rise.—
Care Resource,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
This is the standard for ramp inclinations that are usable for most people, especially wheelchair users.—
K. Desbouis,
Artforum,
6 Feb. 2026
-
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 9 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
