1
as in hill
an upward slope
had to walk our bicycle on the upgrades on our ride through the hills
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2
as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
received an upgrade to lieutenant
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as in slope
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
there's a steep upgrade to some of the hills on that route
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as in to promote
to move higher in rank or position
upgraded them to first class
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as in to improve
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 upgrade
Constance Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
More relief upgrades would be welcomed; Blake specifically said acquiring another lefty to pair with the overused Hill would be nice.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 31 July 2025
Jack Albright, jsonline.com, 1 Aug. 2025
In June, Goldman analyst Carly Davenport upgraded Duke to buy from neutral.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
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Noun
What to order: Amal is a place to splurge on the upgrades.
—Constance Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
More relief upgrades would be welcomed; Blake specifically said acquiring another lefty to pair with the overused Hill would be nice.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 31 July 2025
Verb
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued an air quality advisory for all of the state until noon July 31, with the AQI values ranging from unhealthy for sensitive groups to unhealthy in general — and a possibility it could be upgraded to the very unhealthy level.
—Jack Albright, jsonline.com, 1 Aug. 2025
In June, Goldman analyst Carly Davenport upgraded Duke to buy from neutral.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrade
Noun
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Two groups of people assembled Friday morning on a dirt hill overlooking a freeway.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Elsewhere, mountainsides are terraced like gigantic stairs by the harvesting of stone, a ceiling vent sits above a bulldozer at the top of an industrial hill like a halo, and a machine 3-D-prints out shapes with cement as though creating decorations with gray icing for an immense cake.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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For those ordering online or through the Krispy Kreme app, the promotion is limited to one $1 dozen when using the code BOGO1 at checkout.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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In humdrum Fargo, ND, an ordinary man named AJ is content with his mundane existence and rejects any interruption to his tranquility, including a promotion at work – offered by his boss who happens to be his dad.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
25 July 2025
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Even on their romantic outing on the ice rink and slopes, the lovebirds chose to wear complementing cozy 'fits.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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The lower-level entrance did not meet accessibility standards due to the steep slope of the walkway, according to library officials, and water collected at the base of the walkway near the building, at times entering the building.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
24 July 2025
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The organization aims to promote local music, art and live experiences that drive community, culture and tourism.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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His connections and insights are expected to play a significant role in promoting the adoption of Camb.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
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The ban aims to improve academic achievement, reduce cyberbullying, and minimize classroom disruptions.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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The company reports that one client achieved 15–25% savings on total drug spend by applying insights surfaced through their analytics engine — improving formulary alignment, optimizing channel routing, and managing drug mix more actively, all without switching PBMs or disrupting member care.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Our inclination might be to freeze event planning and ride out the storm, but history shows that innovation thrives in adversity.—
Shawn Pierce,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket arced downrange over the Atlantic Ocean, heading northeast to place its payload into the Kuiper constellation at an inclination of 51.9 degrees to the equator.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
16 July 2025
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Some Western governments have previously linked Iran's space program to ballistic missile advancement, and this latest test is expected to factor into ongoing diplomatic discussions, including those related to Iran's nuclear program.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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This clearly demonstrates both innovative leadership and potential vulnerability for future advancements.—
Russell Sarder,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Designed by Moody Nolan, the facade pattern was inspired by Cincinnati's five inclines.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
29 July 2025
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The difficulty of trekking the roughly 47-mile West Coast Trail, which requires climbing more than 100 ladder systems up steep inclines and crossing swift rivers, effectively limits access to experienced backpackers.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 July 2025
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“Upgrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrade. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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