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

News about intermittent fasting seems to change as frequently as the apps on your phone need upgrading. —New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2026

And Park Road have a particular gift for (upgrading) 35mm anamorphic. —Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026

Many hardware platforms these days benefit from software updates long after the initial purchase price, upgrading capability and usefulness. —John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026

Ever think about upgrading from Costco to Nordstrom? —Michael J. Arlen, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026

In addition, data centers require ongoing construction work to accommodate the constant upgrading, replacement and expansion of high-density computer servers, power systems, cooling infrastructure and security systems. —Mike Clemmons, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026

If your computer hasn’t been cleaned up in a while, that would be your best first step to better performance and to fully determine if upgrading is even necessary. —Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026

By focusing on precision upgrading, ecological expansion, and brand empowerment, AI is paving the way for a more resilient and dynamic fashion industry in China. —Li Jun, Footwear News, 11 Jan. 2026

The key now is to progress beyond simply connecting countries’ networks to a more widespread upgrading of national grids. —Yew-Poh Mak, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2025

Verb

Solutions do exist, such as enhancing receivers with anti-spoofing features and encryption, or installing a type of antenna that is specifically designed to protect against the effects of jamming and spoofing, but upgrading and replacing existing systems takes time and money, Faragher said. —Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026

In addition to seeking help via free agency, the Chargers are expected to prioritize upgrading their offensive line in the draft April 23-25. —Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026

Price appreciation has slowed, but homes are still expensive, so large monthly mortgage payments will deter many from buying their first home or from upgrading to a larger home. —Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026

That’s because the transit agency is also in the process of upgrading its fare system. —Sara Gregory, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026

The club has also progressively updated BMO Stadium, recently upgrading digital asset boards and its wireless internet system. —Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2026

The firm, whose CRE model consists of buying and upgrading buildings to improve energy efficiency, announced the final close of its Real Estate Fund I on Thursday, after drawing $370 million of capital, with most of the rest in the form of loans. —Frances Schwartzkopff, Bloomberg, 5 Mar. 2026

Cotton points out that new remodeling solutions reduce the hassle that once came with replacing or upgrading a tub. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026

Southwest is also upgrading aircraft cabins with larger bins that will hold up to 50% more bags. —Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026