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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
Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
California legislators on Tuesday voiced their support for Senate Bill 872 — a bill aimed at reinforcing Delta levees and the State Water Project by directing $300 million annually to the state’s water infrastructure upgrades and repairs.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Other upgrades include a die-to-die frequency boost of 900MHz across both models, enabling higher speeds linking the CPU and memory controller.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Across its properties, Arcis Golf has invested more than $175 million over the past four years on property upgrades, new amenities, personnel and training.
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
From closet swaps to outdoor upgrades, shoppers can score limited-time discounts across thousands of spring-ready essentials.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, Avelo is focusing on service upgrades.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Pan Am Southern will receive $1,853,047 for rail replacement, bridge tie work, upgrades to crossing warning devices and turnout improvements.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
And permitting reform remains incomplete — building reactors is only half the equation if transmission interconnection and grid upgrades lag behind.
—John Kerry, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Deutsche Bank upgrades Teladoc to buy from hold Deutsche said the risk/reward for the telehealth company is too attractive to ignore.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Oweh immediately upgrades their defensive line.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Crosby upgrades a defense that had just 30 sacks in 2025, tied for 28th in the NFL.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
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But intentional upgrades can make your entire routine feel more elevated.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
California legislators on Tuesday voiced their support for Senate Bill 872 — a bill aimed at reinforcing Delta levees and the State Water Project by directing $300 million annually to the state’s water infrastructure upgrades and repairs.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Other upgrades include a die-to-die frequency boost of 900MHz across both models, enabling higher speeds linking the CPU and memory controller.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Across its properties, Arcis Golf has invested more than $175 million over the past four years on property upgrades, new amenities, personnel and training.
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
From closet swaps to outdoor upgrades, shoppers can score limited-time discounts across thousands of spring-ready essentials.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, Avelo is focusing on service upgrades.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Pan Am Southern will receive $1,853,047 for rail replacement, bridge tie work, upgrades to crossing warning devices and turnout improvements.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
And permitting reform remains incomplete — building reactors is only half the equation if transmission interconnection and grid upgrades lag behind.
—John Kerry, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
Throughout the second half of March, service to numerous light rail stations on the Blue Line will be disrupted as the transit district upgrades trains and platforms while building the new Dos Rios station in Sacramento’s River district.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Deutsche Bank upgrades Teladoc to buy from hold Deutsche said the risk/reward for the telehealth company is too attractive to ignore.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Oweh immediately upgrades their defensive line.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Crosby upgrades a defense that had just 30 sacks in 2025, tied for 28th in the NFL.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrades
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Perched in the scenic hills above Los Angeles, The Getty Center focuses on European art from the Middle Ages through the early 20th century, and is packed with Italian Renaissance paintings, Dutch Golden Age art, and impressionist pieces.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Well, at least the western part of the state fits that description; however, in northeast Kansas, there are many hills and slopes throughout our landscape.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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Here are some promotions that chain restaurants have announced on their websites, in social media or in news releases.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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To get an inside look at all the action, season four of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives drops on March 12 exclusively on Hulu on Disney+ and Hulu, where the former is offering one of its best promotions of the year.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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This tephra fell not just over the volcano’s slopes, but over a nearby highway and residential areas.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Artemis program is aiming for the moon’s south pole, which is peppered with craters and rocks as large as 65 feet in diameter along with some areas with 20-degree slopes.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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Soaking causes the corms to swell, potentially doubling their size, which ensures faster sprouting, promotes strong root development, and leads to earlier blooms.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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Scientific studies have also shown that proximity to the ocean promotes health, and some research even suggests that coastal living increases longevity.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Defringe option in Affinity improves matters, but the software doesn't have an eyedropper to hone in on the offending shade of magenta.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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But there isn’t evidence that adding B12 directly to tirzepatide injection is safe or improves weight loss outcomes.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The result is a strong ability to climb inclines, and better balance on more rugged, technical terrain.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2026
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Yards with narrow passages, tight corners, and many obstacles like trees, shrubs, or garden beds, or steep inclines make the use of a riding lawnmower, especially a traditional riding mower, more tedious than helpful.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
22 Feb. 2026
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Driving the uptick in online scams are technological advancements.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 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
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“Upgrades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrades. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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