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
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as in promoting
to move higher in rank or position
upgraded them to first class
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as in improving
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 upgrading
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Oct. 2025
Demand for the new airplanes from current G650s customers interested in upgrading is so intense that there wasn’t time to switch out the interiors that were on display.
—Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
This time, Loop Capital removed its sell rating and upgrading to hold with valuations near the bottom of the railroad operator’s five year range.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
But the same study says this management style can also improve short-term productivity, skill upgrading, and company structure.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Beijing’s relationship with Islamabad has long served as a low-cost, low-risk proxy strategy to constrain India, from nuclear enablement in the 1980s to the steady upgrading of Pakistani military capabilities.
—Shyam Saran, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Eero Max 7 makes upgrading to Wi-Fi 7 feel smooth and stress-free.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
CalBroadband is a coalition of leaders investing in the deployment and upgrading of California’s broadband infrastructure.
—Janus Norman, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Persistently high mortgage rates, limited inventory and stagnant wages continue to discourage Gen Z and millennials from entering or upgrading in the market.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2025
The Urban Corps workers spent up to a year upgrading the Shelltown neighborhood home, adding tens of thousands of dollars in value to the property.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days means major discounts, up to 50% off, to dream about upgrading your outdoor space next year.
—Julia Fields, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Tech giants such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Meta, and Nvidia have poured tens of billions of dollars into building and upgrading data centers, responding to explosive demand for artificial intelligence and large language models that require massive computing resources.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
In fact, a flight attendant who rated it five stars used an older Maxlite underseater bag for seven years before upgrading to the new version.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Wüsthof Gourmet 4-Piece Chef's Knife Set If your tried-and-true knives are dull and have seen better days, consider upgrading to this Wüsthof set.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, Simmons — in his first season at FIU — is intent on upgrading his roster for 2026.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
The Grappler would require upgrading the department's fleet of vehicles for use, as the current vehicles are not compatible, Sarnow said.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
For many of these businesses, that support could mean upgrading equipment, hiring more staff, or simply having breathing room to keep growing.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Oct. 2025
Demand for the new airplanes from current G650s customers interested in upgrading is so intense that there wasn’t time to switch out the interiors that were on display.
—Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
This time, Loop Capital removed its sell rating and upgrading to hold with valuations near the bottom of the railroad operator’s five year range.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
But the same study says this management style can also improve short-term productivity, skill upgrading, and company structure.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Beijing’s relationship with Islamabad has long served as a low-cost, low-risk proxy strategy to constrain India, from nuclear enablement in the 1980s to the steady upgrading of Pakistani military capabilities.
—Shyam Saran, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Eero Max 7 makes upgrading to Wi-Fi 7 feel smooth and stress-free.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
CalBroadband is a coalition of leaders investing in the deployment and upgrading of California’s broadband infrastructure.
—Janus Norman, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Persistently high mortgage rates, limited inventory and stagnant wages continue to discourage Gen Z and millennials from entering or upgrading in the market.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
Spain’s bull run Meanwhile, the sun continues to shine on the Spanish economy, as the nation receives a double thumbs-up from the ratings agencies, with both Moody’s and Fitch joining S&P Global in upgrading its credit rating.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2025
The Urban Corps workers spent up to a year upgrading the Shelltown neighborhood home, adding tens of thousands of dollars in value to the property.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days means major discounts, up to 50% off, to dream about upgrading your outdoor space next year.
—Julia Fields, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Tech giants such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Meta, and Nvidia have poured tens of billions of dollars into building and upgrading data centers, responding to explosive demand for artificial intelligence and large language models that require massive computing resources.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
In fact, a flight attendant who rated it five stars used an older Maxlite underseater bag for seven years before upgrading to the new version.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Wüsthof Gourmet 4-Piece Chef's Knife Set If your tried-and-true knives are dull and have seen better days, consider upgrading to this Wüsthof set.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, Simmons — in his first season at FIU — is intent on upgrading his roster for 2026.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
The Grappler would require upgrading the department's fleet of vehicles for use, as the current vehicles are not compatible, Sarnow said.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrading
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Now, after the window has closed and there is more stability in the squad, Cifuentes hopes his side can settle down and mount a consistent challenge for promotion.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Grace’s sudden promotion creates many job openings in the new administration, chief among them her old gig.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To their credit, Better Factories Cambodia (BFC) continues to play an important role in promoting transparency and accountability in the garment sector, and its inclusion of freedom of association indicators in factory assessments contributes valuable data for policy dialogue.—
Sourcing Journal,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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Duran had published articles on Tan and his wealthy colleagues, like Balaji Srinivasan, a tech investor who was promoting an esoteric but stubbornly influential concept called the Network State.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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The researchers plan to address the light sensitivity issue by modifying how the vitamin interacts with the electrolyte and by improving the engineering of the flow cell itself.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Aaron Bergman, Larkins’ attorney, said Larkins, who is now 18, cares about improving access for other children in school.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Oct. 2025
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Private investments in nuclear energy have also soared within the last year, with major tech companies including Google, Meta, and Amazon racing to secure enough power for their AI advancements.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025
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Meta said this partnership is the latest step in bringing technological advancements from the world of AI to Formula 1 and its global fan base.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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He has also been tasked with elevating a passing game that has frequently been without its top two receivers, Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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As Loewe nose Nuria Cruelles tells it, this collection is about putting a modern, contemporary spin on classic ingredients—iris, vanilla, and oud—by elevating them in unique, unexpected way.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But beyond 60 mg/L, uptake surged sharply, suggesting multilayer adsorption, where molecules stack on top of each other, enhancing the total adsorption.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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Competitive runners emphasized the value of performance-enhancing features—such as carbon plates—but stressed that these should not come at the expense of comfort.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Upgrading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrading. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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