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

These changes should be combined with a broader upgrading of Taiwan’s armed forces’ network of sensors, communications tools, drones, and missiles. — Holmes Liao, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026

Being aggressive upgrading the backup quarterback spot sets a standard, one Dolphins’ fans should hope pushes the franchise forward. — Omar Kelly august 30, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026

For all the talk of upgrading, Rogers and Vinicius Jr have eluded them, and the list of plausible upgrades is dwindling. — James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Passengers on all of Air New Zealand’s long-haul routes operated by its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and 777 jets have the option of upgrading to its premium economy cabin. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

The study surveyed 1,000 senior leaders in retail, manufacturing and transportation and logistics across eight countries and found that upgrading everyday workflows with AI, automation and better data pays off in a big way. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 July 2026

The three-year agreement will focus on redesigning and upgrading spent fuel examination capabilities at the Naval Reactors Facility in Idaho, a key site responsible for supporting the Navy’s nuclear fleet. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

Fans chasing atmosphere can weigh the perks of upgrading, whether that means a club level, a standing-room social area or a section known for being the loudest in the building. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

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

Verb

The plan calls for developing new launch sites and upgrading existing spaceports in Florida, Texas, and California. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

And while digital transformation requires ongoing transformation, even upgrading older analog systems to newer digital ones presents risks that need to be addressed. — Timor Brik, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

If upgrading your tech has been sitting on your to-do list, Labor Day sales are a good time to start looking. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

India’s JioStar is launching its JioHotstar streaming brand in UK, Canada and Singapore, replacing the existing Hotstar service and upgrading some of the interactive and user experience features on the app in those three markets. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026

Replacing windows, adding exterior awnings or upgrading insulation usually requires landlord approval. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2026

Rather than requesting the maximum amount available, ask for an amount tied to a specific business goal, such as launching a new product, upgrading equipment or increasing inventory ahead of a busy season. — Carson Brunson, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Desert Sands, for example, is currently upgrading such equipment districtwide — a $1-million project that is costing the district $200,000 due to the discount. — Linda Jacobson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

The next step for this nonprofit is also upgrading facilities. — Megan Shinn, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026