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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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
David Caraccio
june 16, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Charging infrastructure still needs major expansion, and power grids will require upgrades, but the basic system already exists.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
If financial pressures force hospitals to discontinue services, put off investments in upgrades, or even shut down altogether, that will affect everyone who might need care.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Turn them into your next trip, use them for seat upgrades, and more.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Other upgrades include Starlink high-speed broadband, NACS fast charging, joystick control, and software that allows an owner to manage features from a smartphone.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
The fleet is expected to remain in service for decades as the Air Force pursues extensive modernization upgrades.
—Sophia Compton , Morgan Phillips, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Our Wayfair shopping expert is updating her home with these 12 budget-friendly furniture and decor upgrades.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Officials are seeking new funding for voter education, mail ballot processing upgrades and ‘hybrid’ in-person options to accelerate counts without sacrificing access.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 17 June 2026
When a customer crosses an expansion threshold, the system upgrades them or triggers contextual outreach.
—Varun Milind Kulkarni, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Cooling, smooth, and surprisingly affordable at just $6, this one upgrades scratchy hotel bedding with a softer feel while also being gentler on hair and skin overnight.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
The Vizio 65-inch Quantum Smart TV upgrades your living room with a striking QLED panel that delivers over a billion shades of color paired with Dolby Vision HDR for rich cinematic contrast.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
Noun
Lapp kept much of the home intact from Parton’s era while making upgrades that highlight the singer’s lore, including a custom detail above the front door referencing her name and signature imagery, SFGate reported.
—David Caraccio
june 16, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Charging infrastructure still needs major expansion, and power grids will require upgrades, but the basic system already exists.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
If financial pressures force hospitals to discontinue services, put off investments in upgrades, or even shut down altogether, that will affect everyone who might need care.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Turn them into your next trip, use them for seat upgrades, and more.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Other upgrades include Starlink high-speed broadband, NACS fast charging, joystick control, and software that allows an owner to manage features from a smartphone.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
The fleet is expected to remain in service for decades as the Air Force pursues extensive modernization upgrades.
—Sophia Compton , Morgan Phillips, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Our Wayfair shopping expert is updating her home with these 12 budget-friendly furniture and decor upgrades.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Officials are seeking new funding for voter education, mail ballot processing upgrades and ‘hybrid’ in-person options to accelerate counts without sacrificing access.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Verb
Rothschild & Co Redburn upgrades Lyft to buy from neutral The firm says shares are compelling at current levels.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 17 June 2026
When a customer crosses an expansion threshold, the system upgrades them or triggers contextual outreach.
—Varun Milind Kulkarni, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Cooling, smooth, and surprisingly affordable at just $6, this one upgrades scratchy hotel bedding with a softer feel while also being gentler on hair and skin overnight.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
The Vizio 65-inch Quantum Smart TV upgrades your living room with a striking QLED panel that delivers over a billion shades of color paired with Dolby Vision HDR for rich cinematic contrast.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrades
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While major transportation corridors carved their way through California over the centuries, the green hills surrounding Ojai were left largely untouched—allowing the valley to become one of the most serene travel destinations in the Central Coast region.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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Speaking from experience, having a driver was invaluable—navigating the rolling Tuscan hills in a huge camper van was certainly not something anyone in my family had the confidence to attempt.—
Lauren Arzbaecher,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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Check Fidelity's promotions page for the latest offers here.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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Ringel and Levy Dagerman personally wrangled roughly 20 marketing promotions designed at engaging local audiences to come out, and the film managed to open on over 250 screens as a result.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
17 June 2026
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Made from 12 shipping containers, including one open-top container for a small swimming pool, the interior is expansive, industrial, and light-filled, with sweeping views of the surrounding slopes.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
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Windows frame mountain views, opening onto terraces that overlook skiers whooshing down the slopes.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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Similarly, fiber promotes satiety and fullness, as well as digestive health and regularity.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
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This partly entails protection for refugees but also promotes border security and even migrant returns.—
Kelsey Norman,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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But as the technology improves, the data could become more sensitive.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Quiet propulsion advantage A key feature of the aircraft is Whisper Aero’s JetFoil technology, which the company says improves efficiency while reducing acoustic signatures.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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According to the project team, Pemba walked independently on sections of terrain with inclines of less than 30 degrees.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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This two-lane highway runs parallel to the Rio Grande and is filled with mountain views, steep inclines, and dramatic switchbacks.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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Similar rapid advancements occurred with chemistry in the 19th century and physics in the 20th century, and the 21st century will go to biology and medicine.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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The case stands as a powerful example of how advancements in forensic science, particularly utilizing DNA and forensic genetic genealogy, continue to transform cold case investigations, delivering answers even decades after crimes occur.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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There were inclinations to not fully believe in their capabilities against Argentina.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
4 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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“Upgrades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrades. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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