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as in promoted
to move higher in rank or position
upgraded them to first class
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as in improved
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 upgraded
The upgraded Type-12 land-to-ship missiles, developed and produced by Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, became operational at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto prefecture.
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ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Major renovations were completed in 2025, which saw the lobby and majority of the rooms upgraded, plus the addition of new restaurants including high-end Indian eatery Mahika.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The investment firm upgraded its rating for Expedia Group to buy from hold.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
The Celtics downgraded Queta and Harper to out and upgraded White to available.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Late Shift‘s villain is not mortality, however, so much as burnout — yet another thing the movie has in common with The Pitt, whose still-in-progress second season has upgraded the subject of essential worker fatigue from subtext to text.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026
Shortly after crews arrived on the scene, on the 300 block of Bachman Avenue, the response was upgraded to a second alarm, Kim said.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
On the island of Maui, authorities upgraded an evacuation advisory to a warning for some parts of Lahaina, which is still reeling from a deadly 2023 wildfire, because of retention basins nearing capacity.
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
In January 2025, Secretary Blinken upgraded this designation to genocide.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Major renovations were completed in 2025, which saw the lobby and majority of the rooms upgraded, plus the addition of new restaurants including high-end Indian eatery Mahika.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The investment firm upgraded its rating for Expedia Group to buy from hold.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
The Celtics downgraded Queta and Harper to out and upgraded White to available.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Late Shift‘s villain is not mortality, however, so much as burnout — yet another thing the movie has in common with The Pitt, whose still-in-progress second season has upgraded the subject of essential worker fatigue from subtext to text.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026
Shortly after crews arrived on the scene, on the 300 block of Bachman Avenue, the response was upgraded to a second alarm, Kim said.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
On the island of Maui, authorities upgraded an evacuation advisory to a warning for some parts of Lahaina, which is still reeling from a deadly 2023 wildfire, because of retention basins nearing capacity.
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
In January 2025, Secretary Blinken upgraded this designation to genocide.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgraded
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Vulnerable, voiceless elders in Miami-Dade who are removed from their homes for their own good will likely wind up in the hands of an Adult Protective Services supervisor promoted to a position of unparalleled power despite the objections of family members and whistleblowing colleagues.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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He was recently promoted as EMEA content chief Angela Jain gets set to splash the cash on European originals.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mansfield improved to 8-12-1 overall and 4-3 in district while Legacy dropped to 18-6 and 5-2.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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My sleep schedule improved This was the earliest sign that things were changing.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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McCarty and many council members elevated micro-communities as a cost-effective way to house Sacramento’s seniors.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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From the packaging to the product's consistency, the whole process feels elevated—more comparable to a fun-to-use new skin care product than a standard conditioner.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
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Yet in the 12 games since his return, despite initial rustiness, Flagg has enhanced his diverse talents, a clear indication Kidd’s early-season decision to play him at point guard was a beneficial litmus test.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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But advertising executives say that, thanks to enhanced targeting capabilities and new ad products, ad tiers have quietly become more lucrative than their ad-free counterparts.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Upgraded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgraded. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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