Synonyms of upgrading

upgrading 1 of 2

noun

as in promotion

a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position

she was surprised by the unannounced upgrading to the position of supervisor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promotion
• advancement
• upgrade
• rise
• ascent
• creation
• elevation
• preference
• preferment
• magnification
• aggrandizement
• glorification
• exaltation
• ennoblement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduction
• downgrade
• degradation
• removal
• suspension
• demotion
• discharge
• deposition
• overthrow
• expulsion
• dismissal
• abasement
• impeachment
• disrating
• ouster
• comedown
• fall
• downfall
• unseating
• dethronement
• unmaking

upgrading

2 of 2

verb

present participle of upgrade

1

as in promoting

to move higher in rank or position

upgraded them to first class

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promoting
• elevating
• advancing
• improving
• raising
• kicking upstairs
• furthering
• forwarding
• lifting
• boosting
• decorating
• commissioning
• heightening
• uplifting
• complimenting
• celebrating
• honoring
• commending
• aggrandizing
• citing
• congratulating
• praising
• applauding
• ennobling
• extolling
• saluting
• acclaiming
• lauding
• hailing
• exalting
• eulogizing
• knighting
• glorifying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reducing
• downgrading
• lowering
• degrading
• removing
• demoting
• dismissing
• overthrowing
• expelling
• impeaching
• ousting
• deposing
• unseating
• taking down
• shaming
• humiliating
• dishonoring
• dethroning
• disgracing
• abasing
• mortifying
• denouncing
• condemning
• humbling
• demeaning
• unmaking
• censuring
• damning
• reprobating

2

as in improving

to make better

that restaurant had better upgrade its service—and fast—if it wants to stay in business

Synonyms & Similar Words

• improving
• enhancing
• refining
• amending
• remedying
• remediating
• helping
• perfecting
• ameliorating
• bettering
• enriching
• reinforcing
• meliorating
• refurbishing
• strengthening
• reforming
• rectifying
• correcting
• rehabilitating
• revising
• revamping
• reworking
• intensifying
• editing
• boosting
• polishing
• fine-tuning
• redrafting
• rehabbing
• honing
• fining
• fortifying
• emending
• beefing (up)
• touching up
• retouching

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• worsening
• damaging
• impairing
• harming
• hurting
• injuring
• spoiling
• tarnishing
• reducing
• vitiating
• defacing
• marring
• diminishing
• lowering
• disfiguring
• blighting
• endamaging
• lessening
• flawing
• blemishing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of upgrading

Noun

Our Mission Robotic Vehicle is opening the door to a future where repairing, upgrading and building in space is part of the routine, not the exception. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026

Major companies that have strong confidence in Morocco and its industrial upgrading include Stellantis, which is investing more than $1 billion to expand its automotive plant, while Gotion High-Tech is building an electric battery gigafactory. — Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026

Fans chasing atmosphere can weigh the perks of upgrading, whether that means a club level, a standing-room social area or a section known for being the loudest in the building. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

Unplugging devices and upgrading equipment can significantly lower energy expenses. — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 5 July 2026

It was built for a repeat client upgrading from a Zeelander 7. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 June 2026

Spurs’ midfield has needed upgrading for the last two years. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 20 June 2026

Complete your summer shoe capsule wardrobe and shop the outfit-upgrading nude strappy sandals inspired by Longoria, below. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 18 June 2026

The renovation and upgrading of that site to meet the county’s needs is estimated at $663 million. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026

Verb

Second, reinvest in competitiveness by upgrading tools and continuously assessing market advantage. — Micah Logan, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The telecom company had already been removing copper wiring from central offices and upgrading them with fiber-optic technology, even before looking to convert some offices into AI infrastructure for edge computing. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026

L3Harris is investing billions of dollars to expand capacity, constructing about 60 facilities while adding or upgrading nearly one million square feet of manufacturing and office space across production sites in Arkansas, Alabama and Virginia. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026

They’re aimed squarely at racers who'd likely spend the same money upgrading a standard bike anyway. — New Atlas, 25 July 2026

Another important priority is replacing Keller Middle School and upgrading technology districtwide, according to the recommendations. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

Bathroom renos usually call for a change in tile, swapping the showerhead, upgrading the hardware, but rarely a toilet upgrade beyond a Toto. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026

Still, upgrading to the Ultra 2 should be an easy decision for Galaxy fans in need of a watch for their next diving adventure. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026

Similar to other companies upgrading solutions and e-commerce platforms with AI capabilities, Lightspeed is improving efficiencies across the board. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 July 2026