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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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
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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
Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
It has been rebuilt inside and out and has received several performance upgrades.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Features like Local Capture, streamlined security updates and the ability to turn off phone call haptics highlight Apple's focus on practical upgrades that matter.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
In the end, the standard-boat cabin had 400 stickies noting upgrades and modifications Revolution wanted.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Competitor analysis tools can track your competitors’ product releases, pricing changes, and feature upgrades in real time, which could help boost your business in the product market.
—K.h. Koehler, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
And the country is also signing major investments in solar, offshore wind, and upgrades to grid infrastructure, which will raise renewable energy’s share of the electricity mix to 15% this year, up from just 5% in 2016.
—John Kerry, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Most school districts rely largely on local property taxes to fund teacher salaries and building upgrades.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Officials say the historic building is in need of improvements and upgrades.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Here are the top 10 standout features and upgrades worth borrowing for your own kitchen.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
Hall noted that data centers often require energy infrastructure upgrades to meet their needs, including substations and high-power transmission lines.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
It has been rebuilt inside and out and has received several performance upgrades.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Features like Local Capture, streamlined security updates and the ability to turn off phone call haptics highlight Apple's focus on practical upgrades that matter.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
In the end, the standard-boat cabin had 400 stickies noting upgrades and modifications Revolution wanted.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Competitor analysis tools can track your competitors’ product releases, pricing changes, and feature upgrades in real time, which could help boost your business in the product market.
—K.h. Koehler, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
And the country is also signing major investments in solar, offshore wind, and upgrades to grid infrastructure, which will raise renewable energy’s share of the electricity mix to 15% this year, up from just 5% in 2016.
—John Kerry, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Most school districts rely largely on local property taxes to fund teacher salaries and building upgrades.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Officials say the historic building is in need of improvements and upgrades.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
Citigroup upgrades Kirby to buy from hold Citi says the industrial services provider is an AI and data center beneficiary.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Here are the top 10 standout features and upgrades worth borrowing for your own kitchen.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrades
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Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Open the door to the Tumacacori Mesquite Sawmill gallery in the rural, rolling hills of Santa Cruz County, Arizona, an hour south of Tucson, and a soft aroma wafts out.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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However, the marketing, promotions and affiliate relations for the shows will transition to SPT at the end of the 2025/2026 season.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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However, the marketing, promotions and affiliate relations for the shows will transition to Sony at the end of the 2025/2026 season and Sony will continue to manage brand integrations with international distribution rights to the shows moving to Sony from December 1, 2025.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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These cobalt crusts are found on seamount slopes, which contain vital metals such as cobalt, nickel, and platinum.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Skiers are spoiled for choice here, with three mountain peaks and 51 slopes.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Key Takeaways Persimmons are rich in fiber, which supports digestion and promotes heart health.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
10 Nov. 2025
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Research suggests that movement helps to regulate circadian rhythm and increases melatonin production, which is a hormone that increases at night and promotes sleep.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Ending the government shutdown would ease the situation for controllers, but the FAA said the flight cuts will remain in place until their safety data improves.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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Nix will only be on a rookie contract for so long, and the Broncos’ cap situation improves significantly in 2026.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Several sections south of town offered up steep, short, rocky inclines that did not feel particularly rideable on a bike loaded with camping gear and five days of food and fuel.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Most roads were nothing more than unpaved, gravel tracks with steep inclines, scary drop-offs, and switchback curves.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Initial ground tests began in 2022, and flight trials are expected later in the decade, reflecting Seoul’s intent to field a regional deterrent amid North Korea’s missile advancements.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Lin—whose early career at Zappos and mathematical inclinations molded him into an early backer of companies like Airbnb and DoorDash—has been at Sequoia since 2010.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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For costume designer Nicky Smith, helping Robinson and Kanin deliver on the show’s eccentric potential meant working against her natural inclinations.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Upgrades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrades. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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