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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2
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
PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
Smith in the fundraising campaign said the money would go toward emergency repairs and fire restoration, replacing equipment and inventory, security upgrades and support for Bear West employees who are now out of work.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Nations said developers would pay for all substation upgrades themselves, with no costs passed to Duke Energy customers.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
CarShield has seven coverage plans, with multiple add-ons and upgrades.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Only 39,407 coupes were built between 1961 and 1972, and throughout that time, minor mechanical upgrades were made.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
From high-tech skin tools to oral care upgrades that make fresh breath feel less like a chore, these wellness deals are all about feeling good from the inside out.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 2 Oct. 2025
The report calls for retrofits and upgrades, like making schools fully electric and fossil fuel-free, installing clean solar power, and upgrading heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, remote handling upgrades, including a virtual reality system (Remote Handling Operations Virtual Reality – RHOVR) built with Unreal Engine, are helping engineers train operators and rehearse complex tasks.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
States can still finance these port upgrades themselves and pursue their offshore wind turbine dreams.
—Craig Rucker, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Priano Pumpkin and Sage Ravioli Fresh ravioli is one of those deli convenience items that instantly upgrades a meal.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
Works adds a flat bench, and Works Plus upgrades the bench to an adjustable version capable of multiple angles from flat to seated upright.
—PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
Amazon Echo Show Deal Amazon's Echo Show 8 is a smart display that nails the basics with a few smart upgrades and the Alexa ecosystem.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
Smith in the fundraising campaign said the money would go toward emergency repairs and fire restoration, replacing equipment and inventory, security upgrades and support for Bear West employees who are now out of work.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Nations said developers would pay for all substation upgrades themselves, with no costs passed to Duke Energy customers.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
CarShield has seven coverage plans, with multiple add-ons and upgrades.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Only 39,407 coupes were built between 1961 and 1972, and throughout that time, minor mechanical upgrades were made.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
From high-tech skin tools to oral care upgrades that make fresh breath feel less like a chore, these wellness deals are all about feeling good from the inside out.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 2 Oct. 2025
The report calls for retrofits and upgrades, like making schools fully electric and fossil fuel-free, installing clean solar power, and upgrading heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, remote handling upgrades, including a virtual reality system (Remote Handling Operations Virtual Reality – RHOVR) built with Unreal Engine, are helping engineers train operators and rehearse complex tasks.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
Wells Fargo upgrades Johnson & Johnson to overweight from equal weight Wells Fargo said shares of Johnson & Johnson are attractive.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
States can still finance these port upgrades themselves and pursue their offshore wind turbine dreams.
—Craig Rucker, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Priano Pumpkin and Sage Ravioli Fresh ravioli is one of those deli convenience items that instantly upgrades a meal.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
Works adds a flat bench, and Works Plus upgrades the bench to an adjustable version capable of multiple angles from flat to seated upright.
—PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrades
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Flip invented the Wheezer Scale for gauging the difficulty of hiking up hills.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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Lorenzo Di Cola caught the moon suspended above a cloudbank above the tranquil hills near the city of L'Aquila, Italy, with the distant forms of the Rocca Calascio Castle and Santa Maria della Pietà church visible on the horizon.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Professional wrestling has a long and fascinating history filled with various promotions battling it out to be the top company in the business.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Orange is the dominant color in promotions for the release.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
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And for those hoping to spend some time swooshing down the slopes of the Rocky Mountains, a $20 million penthouse at Utah‘s uber-luxe Montage Deer Valley may be just the ticket.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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The other is much larger and exists on the western slopes of the mountain ranges bordering the Pacific from Alaska southward to Northern California.—
Worth Matthewson,
Outdoor Life,
2 Oct. 2025
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Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at an event as part of a national speaking tour and sponsored by the campus chapter of the organization, which promotes conservative principles among students across the country.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The agency also promotes the province to the major studios and streamers and other foreign producers looking to shoot movie and TV originals locally.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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Survivors may look thin and suffer from lameness until their condition improves.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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Regenerative viticulture is resonating as the agricultural model most suited for the current climate, a model that actively improves soil health and ecosystem resilience.—
Miguel A. Torres,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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In January, Unitree showcased its G1 robot’s smooth walking and running system, demonstrating agility, stability, and precise control on inclines and uneven terrain.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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Testers experimented with different speeds, inclines, and other features to determine the versatility, durability, and comfort of the machines.—
Claire Harmeyer,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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In 2018, because of advancements in technology, the unknown Y-STR DNA was submitted for retesting, getting more sophisticated results but still no name of a possible suspect.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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His main goal behind joining Interesting Engineering is to learn more about how the recent technological advancements are helping human beings on both societal and individual levels in their daily lives.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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LaCombe, who played forward in his youth, has shown great improvement in his own end but still has the offensive inclinations to be a point producer.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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While the corrupt scheme was well documented journalistically and much of the evidence is indicative, ultimately Argentina's Judiciary followed its political inclinations all the way to the top.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Upgrades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrades. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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