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

These changes should be combined with a broader upgrading of Taiwan’s armed forces’ network of sensors, communications tools, drones, and missiles. — Holmes Liao, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026

Being aggressive upgrading the backup quarterback spot sets a standard, one Dolphins’ fans should hope pushes the franchise forward. — Omar Kelly august 30, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026

For all the talk of upgrading, Rogers and Vinicius Jr have eluded them, and the list of plausible upgrades is dwindling. — James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Passengers on all of Air New Zealand’s long-haul routes operated by its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and 777 jets have the option of upgrading to its premium economy cabin. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

The study surveyed 1,000 senior leaders in retail, manufacturing and transportation and logistics across eight countries and found that upgrading everyday workflows with AI, automation and better data pays off in a big way. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 July 2026

The three-year agreement will focus on redesigning and upgrading spent fuel examination capabilities at the Naval Reactors Facility in Idaho, a key site responsible for supporting the Navy’s nuclear fleet. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 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

Verb

Heinrich sought to pass his own bill to force data centers to shoulder the costs of upgrading the electric grid, which Republicans blocked. — Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026

Lisa Lisa rewrote natural, nude nail laws on the carpet, upgrading the plain technique with curved, talon tips. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

There’s something deeply satisfying about upgrading your sound setup and immediately realizing how flat everything used to sound. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

Because activity levels can differ by location, prospective members may want to inspect what is available nearby before upgrading. — Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

This ensures that your executive training partners are constantly upgrading their teaching methods and material. — Habib Al Souleiman, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

The project includes widening sidewalks, upgrading the wall treatment on the east side of the road and adding a pergola at Croydon Drive, according to the staff report. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

The Hawks are upgrading their frontcourt after agreeing Tuesday to acquire forward Dorian Finney-Smith from the Hornets. — Ajc Sports, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Given the years-long time frames needed for construction projects, the district facilities team doesn’t want to delay upgrading facilities in ways that students immediately would benefit from. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026