trade up
verb
traded up; trading up; trades up
1
: to trade in (something, such as an automobile) for something more expensive or valuable of its kind
2
: to stock or purchase higher-priced items
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Because replacement cycles on these items are typically 4 to 5 years, users should be looking to trade up with newer models.
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Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024
Taking either player would’ve required the Eagles to trade up.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
Tangent Cartier-owner Richemont shares traded up more than 8% while LVMH shares rocketed 10% to $678.50 on Thursday, recovering from a September slump that sent the stock as low as $591.90 per share.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
The Carolina Panthers traded up from the ninth spot in last year's draft to the top selection to select Bryce Young.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 21 Sep. 2024
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Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024
Taking either player would’ve required the Eagles to trade up.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
Tangent Cartier-owner Richemont shares traded up more than 8% while LVMH shares rocketed 10% to $678.50 on Thursday, recovering from a September slump that sent the stock as low as $591.90 per share.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
The Carolina Panthers traded up from the ninth spot in last year's draft to the top selection to select Bryce Young.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 21 Sep. 2024
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“Trade up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trade%20up. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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