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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1
as in promoting
to move higher in rank or position
upgraded them to first class
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2
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
Janus Norman, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The technology behind foildables is evolving rapidly (such as the recent upgrading of IP protection across many ranges).
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 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
The Lego-like ship-building and upgrading system is intuitive and rewarding, and the extra customization options – even without mods – are meaty.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2025
This is due to the deployment of new sea wind farms and the upgrading of existing plants on land.
—Alban Kacher, Reuters, 27 Sep. 2024
Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Federal and state programs have rightly prioritized reaching remote areas, building towers, and upgrading last-mile delivery.
—Bob Hellman, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
Another project the district has pushed for is upgrading the entryways to school buildings to be more secure.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Her top priorities include improving traffic flow, upgrading infrastructure, enhancing public safety, and lowering property taxes.
—Veronica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Other alternatives would include upgrading the existing Amtrak line and scaling luxury buses between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
—Tina Li, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
For independent retailers navigating tighter labor markets, rising security concerns, and customers who expect mobile everything, platforms like SuperSonic POS show that upgrading the checkout doesn’t have to mean surrendering control to a one-size-fits-all system.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
The latest agreement follows an Apple Cinemas location in White Plains, New York, last year upgrading to next-generation Imax laser projection.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
This system is less about potentially upgrading parts in the future to prolong life and more about a super-compact machine ordered to your needs.
—PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
CalBroadband is a coalition of leaders investing in the deployment and upgrading of California’s broadband infrastructure.
—Janus Norman, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The technology behind foildables is evolving rapidly (such as the recent upgrading of IP protection across many ranges).
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 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
The Lego-like ship-building and upgrading system is intuitive and rewarding, and the extra customization options – even without mods – are meaty.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2025
This is due to the deployment of new sea wind farms and the upgrading of existing plants on land.
—Alban Kacher, Reuters, 27 Sep. 2024
Verb
Replacing and upgrading them is both essential and expensive.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Federal and state programs have rightly prioritized reaching remote areas, building towers, and upgrading last-mile delivery.
—Bob Hellman, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
Another project the district has pushed for is upgrading the entryways to school buildings to be more secure.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Her top priorities include improving traffic flow, upgrading infrastructure, enhancing public safety, and lowering property taxes.
—Veronica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Other alternatives would include upgrading the existing Amtrak line and scaling luxury buses between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
—Tina Li, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
For independent retailers navigating tighter labor markets, rising security concerns, and customers who expect mobile everything, platforms like SuperSonic POS show that upgrading the checkout doesn’t have to mean surrendering control to a one-size-fits-all system.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
The latest agreement follows an Apple Cinemas location in White Plains, New York, last year upgrading to next-generation Imax laser projection.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
This system is less about potentially upgrading parts in the future to prolong life and more about a super-compact machine ordered to your needs.
—PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrading
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The edge-of-roster promotions of pitchers like Ryan Borucki and Easton Lucas won’t suddenly save the bullpen.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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While the brand initially started off as a column in a youth-run magazine, Dimoldenberg parlayed the idea into a digital series which is now increasingly being used by film marketing teams as part of the press cycle for film promotion.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Bipartisan support for promoting democracy abroad continued for decades after the Cold War ended.—
Time,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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The early renewal was revealed Wednesday morning by series stars Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore while promoting The Paper’s launch on NBC’s Today.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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Sean Longstaff and Dominic Calvert-Lewin have joined from Newcastle and Everton respectively, while the exciting additions of midfielder Anton Stach from Hoffenheim and attacker Noah Okafor from AC Milan will provide hope of improving on a solid start.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi met China's President Xi Jinping at the 5th Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, signaling improving ties.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The top floors of the museum are dedicated to African American culture and the pivotal role Black Americans have played in everything from music and literature to technological advancements and the military.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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But the parade, commemorating the end of World War II, was undoubtedly intended to telegraph the rapid advancement of the world’s largest military, and signal Xi’s growing ability to project hard power on the world stage.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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That said, a group within them is elevating the entrepreneurship landscape.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps most encouraging is how market pressure appears to be elevating quality.—
Alison Griffin,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Other states, including California, Montana, Idaho and North Dakota, have similar laws enhancing sentences for repeat felony offenders.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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In another section, male nudes celebrate the body with an ode to classic perfection, enhancing strength and symmetry through a refined use of light and composition.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Upgrading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrading. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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