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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
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Convention & Entertainment Facilities Executive Director Kimiko Gilmore told the committee that previous bond financing has been used to make ADA-compliance upgrades, seating improvements and infrastructure support at the city’s Convention Center complex and Municipal Auditorium.
—Dylan Lysen
may 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
The newest member of the 1000X family features a refined look, more premium materials, and an improved soundstage, upgrades that make what was already one of the best pairs of over-ears on the market even better.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
These upgrades range from expensive, large-scale remodeling projects to relatively low-cost quick fixes.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 19 May 2026
Sustainability upgrades were also incorporated into the renovation, including Axminster carpets made from an 80% wool blend in the event spaces.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
Officials think this new approach will make upgrades faster and keep more submarines available.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Cursor responded with its own LLM, Composer, and has released a series of upgrades since October 2025.
—Rebecca Fannin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The upgrades on Starship are numerous.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Moving into a strike upgrades the damage.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The schedule upgrades to the Metromover loops are done on select Saturdays to avoid major workday and weekend night disruptions.
—Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Noun
The Bay Area university town of 120,000 is the first in the US to require sellers and buyers of single-family homes to replace fossil-fuel appliances or make other green upgrades as a condition of sale.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Convention & Entertainment Facilities Executive Director Kimiko Gilmore told the committee that previous bond financing has been used to make ADA-compliance upgrades, seating improvements and infrastructure support at the city’s Convention Center complex and Municipal Auditorium.
—Dylan Lysen
may 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
The newest member of the 1000X family features a refined look, more premium materials, and an improved soundstage, upgrades that make what was already one of the best pairs of over-ears on the market even better.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
These upgrades range from expensive, large-scale remodeling projects to relatively low-cost quick fixes.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 19 May 2026
Sustainability upgrades were also incorporated into the renovation, including Axminster carpets made from an 80% wool blend in the event spaces.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
Officials think this new approach will make upgrades faster and keep more submarines available.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Cursor responded with its own LLM, Composer, and has released a series of upgrades since October 2025.
—Rebecca Fannin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The upgrades on Starship are numerous.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
Verb
Citi upgrades California Resources and Ovintiv to buy from neutral Citi says both oil and gas exploration companies have plenty more room to run.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Moving into a strike upgrades the damage.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The schedule upgrades to the Metromover loops are done on select Saturdays to avoid major workday and weekend night disruptions.
—Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrades
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Natural fibers and hues of terracotta and maple decorate the property’s 134 rooms, which either face the beach or the hills.—
Skyli Alvarez,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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Rolling hills, vineyards and timber detailing give the estate its pastoral charm—all just a 90-minute drive from Sydney.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The national holiday marks the unofficial start to summer and also brings with it a robust lineup of promotions for both active duty military, veterans, and the public, some of which also give back to service members and their families.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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The promotions in the NHL arena that viewers see on TV may not actually exist in person.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Grizzlies and bighorn sheep roam the rocky slopes.—
Shilo Urban,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Europe’s mountains, long celebrated for tourism and ski slopes, may soon be famous for what lies beneath them.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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This prevents reactive behaviors from spreading to the team and promotes calm, consistent leadership, which is more effective for sustained performance.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Microsoft, which widely promotes its Copilot technology, has lagged behind internet rivals in creating AI tools and services that resonate with users.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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Brands that effectively integrate technology into their customer experience (in a way that improves that experience) can begin to leverage 21st-century brand-building to keep their strategic flywheel turning.—
Clifford Hudson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Its direct proximity to subway access also improves mobility around the city for many travelers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
Noun
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Be prepared for a few steep inclines (and, unfortunately, background traffic noise from a nearby road).—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
16 May 2026
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Roller coasters are defined as a ride with an elevated railway with sharp curves and steep inclines, but even roller coasters have tons of different subtypes based on what the tracks and support structures are made of (namely wooden or steel), how the riders are positioned, and the ride’s speed.—
Sara Kiley Watson,
Popular Science,
13 May 2026
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This alliance may strengthen alongside advancements in AI technology.—
Carrie Brandon Elliot,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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The ability to create offense individually, put pressure on the rim and set up stationary shooters — as much as such violates Kerr’s inclinations — have become necessary to beat good modern defenses.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Who knew that such daring would lead to a film that avoids these inclinations entirely, especially one that could have so easily leaned into controversial territory?—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Upgrades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrades. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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