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as in hills
an upward slope
had to walk our bicycle on the upgrades on our ride through the hills
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as in promotions
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 slopes
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 promotes
to move higher in rank or position
upgraded them to first class
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as in improves
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 upgrades
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Wendy's said in the news release that customers will also see upgrades, such as the new potato bun, across its entire premium sandwich lineup, including the Baconator, Dave's Single, Big Bacon Classic and Asiago Ranch Chicken Club, among other sandwiches.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Expanding the exhibit As one of the cornerstone exhibits in the Sacramento History Museum, the Woolsey display has housed new upgrades and technologies the museum hoped to check out.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
One of the simplest upgrades is rotating what lives in the entryway based on the season.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The Best Apple Watch Deals The Apple Watch Series 11 adds a few worthwhile upgrades to the already top-notch wearable.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
But many voiced concerns about the federal government shuttering grant programs — which fund salaries, upgrades to equipment and disaster-mitigation efforts — or drastically reducing reimbursement for local agencies responding to large-scale disasters without alternative funding in place.
—Cassandra Garibay, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
The upgrades are about one-third complete.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
The airport is currently undergoing major terminal renovations, with upgrades about one-third complete.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Jefferies upgrades Ferrari to buy from neutral Jefferies says Ferrari has plenty of room for growth.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Sherwood said state bonding would also pay for whatever upgrades the municipal sewage treatment plant would need.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
The city says the passage of the bond issue will keep rates as low as possible when the infrastructure upgrades require rate adjustments.
—Joseph Hernandez
march 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
This 50-inch powerhouse upgrades your space with stunning 4K Ultra HD and HDR10+ for crisp, vivid visuals even in the darkest movie scenes.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
Cabin upgrades are available at prevailing rates subject to stateroom availability.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Wendy's said in the news release that customers will also see upgrades, such as the new potato bun, across its entire premium sandwich lineup, including the Baconator, Dave's Single, Big Bacon Classic and Asiago Ranch Chicken Club, among other sandwiches.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Expanding the exhibit As one of the cornerstone exhibits in the Sacramento History Museum, the Woolsey display has housed new upgrades and technologies the museum hoped to check out.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
One of the simplest upgrades is rotating what lives in the entryway based on the season.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The Best Apple Watch Deals The Apple Watch Series 11 adds a few worthwhile upgrades to the already top-notch wearable.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
But many voiced concerns about the federal government shuttering grant programs — which fund salaries, upgrades to equipment and disaster-mitigation efforts — or drastically reducing reimbursement for local agencies responding to large-scale disasters without alternative funding in place.
—Cassandra Garibay, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
The upgrades are about one-third complete.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
The airport is currently undergoing major terminal renovations, with upgrades about one-third complete.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
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The city will pay $510,000 to reimburse Craft for part of the $750,000 in equipment and furniture upgrades the company committed to as part of the contract, according to the report.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Jefferies upgrades Ferrari to buy from neutral Jefferies says Ferrari has plenty of room for growth.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Sherwood said state bonding would also pay for whatever upgrades the municipal sewage treatment plant would need.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
The city says the passage of the bond issue will keep rates as low as possible when the infrastructure upgrades require rate adjustments.
—Joseph Hernandez
march 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
This 50-inch powerhouse upgrades your space with stunning 4K Ultra HD and HDR10+ for crisp, vivid visuals even in the darkest movie scenes.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrades
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Hours and hours of rolling green hills and rice paddies passed by the windows, the pale pools amid the shoots flashing bits of sky.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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The villagers become sympathetic to the revolutionaries, who hide in the hills, and increasingly radicalized.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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According to a 2025 roundup of April Fools’ food promotions by the New York Post, several national brands followed Dunkin’s lead by offering tangible rewards instead of traditional pranks.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Many promotions require customers to be rewards members or use a mobile app to redeem.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
1 Apr. 2026
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Areas above 6,000 feet across the western slopes of the northern Sierra Nevada—including Donner Pass—could see between 6 and 12 inches of snow, and northern Trinity county could get up to 6 inches of snow by Thursday morning.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Massive yuccas and barrel cacti stud its steep slopes.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Vitamin C Super Serum+ promotes a more youthful and healthy-looking complexion by improving the appearance of wrinkles and dark spots, revealing smoother and brighter-looking skin.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The steamy climate, which promotes overgrown plant life, doesn’t help.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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But that approach can create complications over time, especially if your financial situation improves or if creditors pursue legal action.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Laying things out in advance improves teamwork and keeps every bond humming beautifully.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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The story follows struggling creatives navigating debt, eviction threats and a precarious gig economy, visualized in Riley’s inventive style — from looming piles of eviction notices to characters literally struggling up and down steep inclines that mirror the instability of their lives.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Servicing a mountainous areas like Escondido drives up costs, as an expensive network of pipes and pump stations is needed to move water up and down considerable inclines, said Kyle Morgan, the city’s acting director of utilities and wastewater.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Plus, uncertainty – the biggest domino of them all – had the potential to recede as companies gained greater clarity on the economy, borrowing costs, tariffs and other federal policies, technological advancements, and geopolitical developments.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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The recent increase in reports may also be linked to advancements in technology and widespread camera use, prompting the question of whether these tools are amplifying the apparent surge.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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This is the standard for ramp inclinations that are usable for most people, especially wheelchair users.—
K. Desbouis,
Artforum,
6 Feb. 2026
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Trump’s inclinations to make every race about him could foul this for the GOP.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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