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

Unplugging devices and upgrading equipment can significantly lower energy expenses. — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 5 July 2026

It was built for a repeat client upgrading from a Zeelander 7. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 June 2026

Spurs’ midfield has needed upgrading for the last two years. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 20 June 2026

Complete your summer shoe capsule wardrobe and shop the outfit-upgrading nude strappy sandals inspired by Longoria, below. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 18 June 2026

Since the clinic closed, CommonSpirit has changed the layout and enchanced security, which included upgrading access controls. — Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 15 June 2026

The renovation and upgrading of that site to meet the county’s needs is estimated at $663 million. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026

This includes upgrading facilities, improving accessibility, and installing temporary seating, media infrastructure, and athlete services. — New Atlas, 9 June 2026

Year after year, Computex remains the global epicenter of the PC-building hobby, showcasing the clever, specialized hardware that keeps enthusiasts tinkering and upgrading. — John Burek, PC Magazine, 7 June 2026

Verb

Engineers have continued upgrading the design to improve performance against evolving threats. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026

Anyone considering the platform may want to review the current subscription details, cancellation terms, and available features before upgrading. — Matthew Kayser updated July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Depending on your home, circumstances, and existing HVAC setup, this may involve adding a wireless temperature sensor upstairs or upgrading HVAC systems. — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 3 July 2026

This massive 70-inch 4K UHD smart TV makes upgrading your home theater surprisingly affordable. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026

Following the cancellation of the merger, Lotte Cultureworks is reportedly planning to invest in upgrading its cinema chain, with advanced technology and recliner seating, as well as expand its immersive theatre productions business. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 2 July 2026

The price in trade for each player will differ, but the Guardians front office should seriously consider upgrading the roster with right-handed bats. — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

The consensus was to focus first on upgrading the LHC to increase its luminosity—the number of collisions per second—rather than immediately beginning to build a successor. — Florencia Canelli, Scientific American, 1 July 2026

Youngone has a production facility located in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, and this new investment will go toward upgrading that plant while establishing new textile processing facilities. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 29 June 2026