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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Industry observers say these infrastructure upgrades often receive less public attention than consumer-facing technologies, despite producing significant real-world impact.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Part of the progression is tied to experience gained during battles, while other upgrades come from specific buildings and resources acquired through the conquest of the map, which in this case includes full star systems.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 2 June 2026
The plan is to invest in building and equipment upgrades like fences, bulletproof glass and video recording systems as well as fund more safety officers and their training, according to budget documents.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Thanks to the season's success, the same villa returned for season 7, complete with a few stylish upgrades.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
The upgrades must reduce energy use by at least 20 percent to be eligible.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Whatever the case, ownership has given Sakic and MacFarland freedom to try everything the past two seasons with roster upgrades.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
The same process was followed at the intersection before the children’s deaths and the City Council decided no safety upgrades were warranted, according to de Geus.
—City News Service, Daily News, 26 May 2026
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 3 June 2026
This sturdy outdoor table has a sleek and durable design that instantly upgrades the look of any patio.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Introducing Dark Cherry ensures that, no matter the performance upgrades from the new silicon or iOS 27’s advances in AI, Apple’s community will have a strong and identifiable reason to upgrade to the iPhone 18 Pro.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Noun
The spa One of the best upgrades to the hotel following its pandemic redesign is the addition of a lovely hammam.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Industry observers say these infrastructure upgrades often receive less public attention than consumer-facing technologies, despite producing significant real-world impact.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Part of the progression is tied to experience gained during battles, while other upgrades come from specific buildings and resources acquired through the conquest of the map, which in this case includes full star systems.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 2 June 2026
The plan is to invest in building and equipment upgrades like fences, bulletproof glass and video recording systems as well as fund more safety officers and their training, according to budget documents.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Thanks to the season's success, the same villa returned for season 7, complete with a few stylish upgrades.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
The upgrades must reduce energy use by at least 20 percent to be eligible.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Whatever the case, ownership has given Sakic and MacFarland freedom to try everything the past two seasons with roster upgrades.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
The same process was followed at the intersection before the children’s deaths and the City Council decided no safety upgrades were warranted, according to de Geus.
—City News Service, Daily News, 26 May 2026
Verb
Morgan Stanley upgrades Yum Brands to overweight from equal weight and downgrades Chipotle to equal weight from overweight Morgan Stanley said Yum Brands is undervalued.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 3 June 2026
This sturdy outdoor table has a sleek and durable design that instantly upgrades the look of any patio.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Introducing Dark Cherry ensures that, no matter the performance upgrades from the new silicon or iOS 27’s advances in AI, Apple’s community will have a strong and identifiable reason to upgrade to the iPhone 18 Pro.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrades
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The hotel also offers ultra-luxe suites, each with a distinct design theme (like Riviera and Christian Dior), and a penthouse suite with a heated rooftop pool and 360-degree views of the city, from the hills to the sea stretching across the horizon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Those ancient deposits continue to shape the wines of Cori, where wineries Cincinnato and Marco Carpineti grow vineyards on hills that were influenced by the Colli Albani volcanic system.—
Layne Randolph,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Check Fidelity's promotions page for the latest offers here.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Leading the promotions is Emma Robinson’s elevation to vice president of partnerships.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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The stout, middle-aged man, was due to have cataract surgery in April at the clinic in Catacamas, which sits on the lowest slopes of a bushy hill some four hours east of Tegucigalpa, the country’s capital.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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See the slopes from some south-facing rooms—you’ll also be looking down on the foot traffic of Jardin Alpin.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Kristin Droege, executive director of Turn the Page KC, a nonprofit agency that promotes early literacy in Kansas City, said the program’s loss of state funding will hurt the families who took advantage of the free books and other services.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Hitting the delete, unsubscribe and hide buttons can be natural reactions in a world that promotes consumerism.—
John Hall,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
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Traffic management will begin four hours before each match and continue up to four hours after, with residents divided on whether the requirement improves safety or creates an inconvenience.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Operators might buy new server racks every couple of years as the technology improves.—
Marc Levy,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Unlike rigid, stiff hiking boots, these felt cloud-like and responsive with every stride, which is essential during the repetitive stress of Alpine descents and inclines.—
Nicolette Accardi,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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During certain portions of the race, competitors are forced to scramble on all fours while navigating steep inclines and narrow descents.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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According to the Aerospace Corporation, early research results are encouraging and are pointing toward meaningful advancements in solid rocket propulsion control.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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Born to a humble family in the twilight years of the shogunate, Higuchi Natsuko (as she was born) was the fourth child and second daughter of a man with scholarly inclinations, who as a farmer had come to the capital to seek both fortune and rank.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Over the last week or so, the four satellites adjusted their inclinations—the angles of their orbits to the equator—by less than a degree.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2026
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“Upgrades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrades. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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