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
Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
In good economic times, that’s hundreds of millions of dollars each year for upgrading classrooms, boosting teacher pay, improving security, and enriching learning in our schools.
—Kevin Vick, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
The project merges advanced pretreatment with biological upgrading to create a new, scalable model for the circular bioeconomy, transforming waste management into a high-efficiency energy recovery system.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
So, to help get your patio, deck, or backyard ready for hosting season, PEOPLE spoke with Kerrie Kelly, CEO and creative director of Kerrie Kelly Studio to get her space-upgrading recommendations.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The Vikings would also serve themselves well by supplementing or upgrading on the interior offensive and defensive lines.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Dana Bacardi, who has lived in Boulder for years and previously worked with Pesmen at There With Care, is now the fest’s associate director of individual giving, tasked with raising some $10 million to help pay for the upgrading of fest venues and equipment.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
The Vikings would also serve themselves well by supplementing or upgrading on the interior offensive and defensive lines.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The Vikings would also serve themselves well by supplementing or upgrading on the interior offensive and defensive lines.
—Dave Campbell, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
Yair Gersten, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Rebuilding, or even just upgrading, the highest-risk road crossings throughout the state requires substantial funding and prioritization by lawmakers and government officials.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The base bid of $286,615 includes replacing the foundation slab, installing new striping and equipment, resurfacing the court area with a color coating, upgrading entrances to meet ADA compliance standards, adding new benches and installing a shaded seating area.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
The data suggests SpaceX is making progress in upgrading Starlink’s internet speeds, despite network congestion and the addition of new subscribers.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 5 May 2026
L3Harris is being tasked with upgrading the flight-test instrumentation—essentially a high-tech nervous system for an unarmed missile.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
The development also aligns with a wider industry shift away from return-seeking products and services and toward crypto’s use in upgrading financial infrastructure.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Wolf said upgrading Foxy’s digs and gaining a 300-space parking garage in the same building, at first, steered waves of strong foot traffic.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Between 40 percent off linen shorts, $34 performance polos, and under-$40 preppy Vineyard Vines button-ups, upgrading your warm-weather lineup has never been this easy.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Noun
Various owners have taken the reins over the years, but all were committed to preserving the bar’s old-school character rather than polishing, upgrading, or updating it away.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
In good economic times, that’s hundreds of millions of dollars each year for upgrading classrooms, boosting teacher pay, improving security, and enriching learning in our schools.
—Kevin Vick, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
The project merges advanced pretreatment with biological upgrading to create a new, scalable model for the circular bioeconomy, transforming waste management into a high-efficiency energy recovery system.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
So, to help get your patio, deck, or backyard ready for hosting season, PEOPLE spoke with Kerrie Kelly, CEO and creative director of Kerrie Kelly Studio to get her space-upgrading recommendations.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The Vikings would also serve themselves well by supplementing or upgrading on the interior offensive and defensive lines.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Dana Bacardi, who has lived in Boulder for years and previously worked with Pesmen at There With Care, is now the fest’s associate director of individual giving, tasked with raising some $10 million to help pay for the upgrading of fest venues and equipment.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
The Vikings would also serve themselves well by supplementing or upgrading on the interior offensive and defensive lines.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The Vikings would also serve themselves well by supplementing or upgrading on the interior offensive and defensive lines.
—Dave Campbell, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
That means upgrading infrastructure in western neighborhoods, supporting local businesses, improving parks and public spaces, and planning maintenance on a more systematic citywide basis to improve fairness, predictability and long-term upkeep.
—Yair Gersten, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Rebuilding, or even just upgrading, the highest-risk road crossings throughout the state requires substantial funding and prioritization by lawmakers and government officials.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The base bid of $286,615 includes replacing the foundation slab, installing new striping and equipment, resurfacing the court area with a color coating, upgrading entrances to meet ADA compliance standards, adding new benches and installing a shaded seating area.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
The data suggests SpaceX is making progress in upgrading Starlink’s internet speeds, despite network congestion and the addition of new subscribers.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 5 May 2026
L3Harris is being tasked with upgrading the flight-test instrumentation—essentially a high-tech nervous system for an unarmed missile.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
The development also aligns with a wider industry shift away from return-seeking products and services and toward crypto’s use in upgrading financial infrastructure.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Wolf said upgrading Foxy’s digs and gaining a 300-space parking garage in the same building, at first, steered waves of strong foot traffic.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Between 40 percent off linen shorts, $34 performance polos, and under-$40 preppy Vineyard Vines button-ups, upgrading your warm-weather lineup has never been this easy.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrading
Noun
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Rodríguez quickly climbed the Yankees’ minor league ladder in 2025, starting at High-A, forcing his way to Double-A, and earning a brief promotion to Triple-A for his last starts of the year.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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In 2016, Albertsons paid $107 million to settle a BOGO promotion case in nearby Oregon, plus another $107 million to settle a 2023 federal court case concerning BOGO promotions in Washington.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In Church’s day, that separation depended on promoting a robust idea of American innocence over Europe’s enfeebling corruption.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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There is a broader issue of manufacturers selling dangerous products and promoting them with deceptive advertising to lure youth into using their dangerous, ineffective products.—
Jad Abdel Nour,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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The 89-page plan includes goals like adding new academic programs, improving student life, increased research opportunities and better community engagement.—
Samuel O’Neal
May 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
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Maintaining and improving California’s bond rating is also critical to lowering costs.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Make a mental note of your advancement.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The Jewish Theological Seminary has named Rabbi Mike Uram as its next chancellor, elevating a Jewish educator best known for his time as executive director of the University of Pennsylvania Hillel to lead Conservative Judaism’s flagship university and rabbinical school.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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What was initially thought to be a small number of caves has been proven otherwise through ongoing research, elevating Nottingham’s historical significance (with a reference to Robin Hood attached).—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
Verb
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The Boys uncover evidence that Vought has been covertly administering the performance-enhancing chemical mixture called Compound V to newborns to manufacture Supes.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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It can even be grown in containers, enhancing beauty without taking up too much space.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
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“Upgrading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrading. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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