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
PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Bramnick says if any case fits such a transfer, the deaths of Maria and Isabella warrant an upgrading of the charges.
—Eric Shawn, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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
CalBroadband is a coalition of leaders investing in the deployment and upgrading of California’s broadband infrastructure.
—Janus Norman, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Some of their biggest needs include filling two outfield vacancies, upgrading the bullpen, finding a platoon option at third base and first base, and getting at least one more starting pitcher.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The sale is packed with versatile finds perfect for upgrading your wardrobe—and many pieces would also make thoughtful early holiday gifts.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Trump has announced deals on his multi-stop Asia tour, offering relief from tariffs as a prize, while Beijing is upgrading commercial ties with ASEAN.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
After that, the spending goes to upgrading both cyber- and data-security measures and infrastructure for AI integration.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Miami has struggled with upgrading its offensive line for Tua Tagovailoa, and that has been an issue for multiple seasons.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Royd and Robert are making headway on repairing and upgrading the Mecha Man suit, albeit with a few snafus.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department later announced that the Masked Singer alum had been charged with three misdemeanors — battery with injury, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle, and public intoxication — before upgrading the battery charge to a felony.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
But even owners of M3 and M4 MacBook Pro models will want to consider upgrading, if only for the massive improvements to processing, graphics, and AI capability.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Bramnick says if any case fits such a transfer, the deaths of Maria and Isabella warrant an upgrading of the charges.
—Eric Shawn, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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
CalBroadband is a coalition of leaders investing in the deployment and upgrading of California’s broadband infrastructure.
—Janus Norman, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
If your current 1 Gbps connection struggles with buffering or slow uploads, upgrading to a 2 Gbps plan may be worthwhile.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Some of their biggest needs include filling two outfield vacancies, upgrading the bullpen, finding a platoon option at third base and first base, and getting at least one more starting pitcher.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The sale is packed with versatile finds perfect for upgrading your wardrobe—and many pieces would also make thoughtful early holiday gifts.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Trump has announced deals on his multi-stop Asia tour, offering relief from tariffs as a prize, while Beijing is upgrading commercial ties with ASEAN.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
After that, the spending goes to upgrading both cyber- and data-security measures and infrastructure for AI integration.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Miami has struggled with upgrading its offensive line for Tua Tagovailoa, and that has been an issue for multiple seasons.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Royd and Robert are making headway on repairing and upgrading the Mecha Man suit, albeit with a few snafus.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department later announced that the Masked Singer alum had been charged with three misdemeanors — battery with injury, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle, and public intoxication — before upgrading the battery charge to a felony.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrading
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During the live video, Khan mentioned New Japan Strong and Ring of Honor (ROH) as promotions that would be interested in seeing a National Champion appear at their events.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Eventually, the consumer will click on a promotion from a new bank and open an account.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Weng has been offered a new research project that will contribute to the improved reliability and effectiveness of legged robotic systems by advancing evaluation standards and by promoting transparency regarding the capabilities – and limitations – of these systems, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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While the Bridgerton star has been promoting the Wicked sequel, he has also been given the title of PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Across Brazil, nearly three-quarters of citizens believe city climate initiatives are improving both the environment and their daily quality of life.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mayo is a community activist and nonprofit leader whose organization Transforming Nations Ford focuses on improving the Nations Ford and Arrowood corridor.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Achieving quick, consistent self-assembly in solution without evaporation has remained a significant difficulty, despite advancements in block copolymer templating, metal alkoxide chemistry, and nanomaterials.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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The designers also wanted to pay homage to the technology that makes an advancement like this possible.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Comcast its elevating Steve Croney to CEO of its core Connectivity & Platforms division, succeeding Dave Watson, effective January 1.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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Comcast is elevating a longtime finance veteran to a new C-suite role.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Several tech players are already constructing private energy plants for their own use as part of their data center buildouts, so there is nothing radical about Democrats insisting on tying approvals for data centers to bearing the cost of enhancing the public grid.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Gemini is also enhancing Lens in Maps.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Upgrading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrading. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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