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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
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Lenovo is planning to launch some IdeaPad Slim models with the new processors, with some optional spec upgrades including 16GB of RAM and a 120 Hz high-refresh-rate display.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
This includes Sentinel, Columbia-class submarines, the B-21 Raider, LRSO missiles, and NC3 upgrades.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
Now, one of them says the incident is why the park needs safety upgrades.
—Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Data centers built for one generation of models may need expensive upgrades for the next.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The same process was followed at the intersection before the children’s deaths and the City Council decided no safety upgrades were warranted, according to de Geus.
—City News Service, Daily News, 26 May 2026
The newest member of the 1000X family features a refined look, more premium materials, and an improved soundstage, upgrades that make what was already one of the best pairs of over-ears on the market even better.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
Cursor responded with its own LLM, Composer, and has released a series of upgrades since October 2025.
—Rebecca Fannin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 26 May 2026
Moving into a strike upgrades the damage.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The schedule upgrades to the Metromover loops are done on select Saturdays to avoid major workday and weekend night disruptions.
—Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Noun
Whatever the case, ownership has given Sakic and MacFarland freedom to try everything the past two seasons with roster upgrades.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Lenovo is planning to launch some IdeaPad Slim models with the new processors, with some optional spec upgrades including 16GB of RAM and a 120 Hz high-refresh-rate display.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
This includes Sentinel, Columbia-class submarines, the B-21 Raider, LRSO missiles, and NC3 upgrades.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
Now, one of them says the incident is why the park needs safety upgrades.
—Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Data centers built for one generation of models may need expensive upgrades for the next.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The same process was followed at the intersection before the children’s deaths and the City Council decided no safety upgrades were warranted, according to de Geus.
—City News Service, Daily News, 26 May 2026
The newest member of the 1000X family features a refined look, more premium materials, and an improved soundstage, upgrades that make what was already one of the best pairs of over-ears on the market even better.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
Cursor responded with its own LLM, Composer, and has released a series of upgrades since October 2025.
—Rebecca Fannin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Verb
Stifel upgrades Booz Allen Hamilton to buy from hold Stifel said the stock too attractive to ignore.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 26 May 2026
Moving into a strike upgrades the damage.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The schedule upgrades to the Metromover loops are done on select Saturdays to avoid major workday and weekend night disruptions.
—Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrades
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In 2022, the architect bought a small vacant lot in the hills of Mount Washington with plans to build a modest home for his family of four.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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The picturesque hills remained, but tucked into them now were familiar Italian names like Gucci, Versace, and Armani.—
Cristine Fiorentino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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These algorithms factor in variables such as a base rate, distance, tolls, surcharges, surge multipliers, booking fees, route adjustments, promotions, time of day, and even the behavior of individual workers and consumers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Ngannou has since had more success on the combat sports landscape, including a highlight-reel knockout in his MVP MMA 1 debut, which keeps his name in the heavyweight conversation across promotions.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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To create larger backyards along East 28th Avenue, the property developer built fill slopes above the future park site.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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Flights last about 45 minutes, drifting past peaks and flat tops, over ranchland, wildflower fields, forests and ski slopes.—
Shauna Farnell,
Denver Post,
25 May 2026
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This prevents reactive behaviors from spreading to the team and promotes calm, consistent leadership, which is more effective for sustained performance.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Microsoft, which widely promotes its Copilot technology, has lagged behind internet rivals in creating AI tools and services that resonate with users.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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Traffic management will begin four hours before each match and continue up to four hours after, with residents divided on whether the requirement improves safety or creates an inconvenience.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Operators might buy new server racks every couple of years as the technology improves.—
Marc Levy,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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During certain portions of the race, competitors are forced to scramble on all fours while navigating steep inclines and narrow descents.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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Be prepared for a few steep inclines (and, unfortunately, background traffic noise from a nearby road).—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
16 May 2026
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That new thing As his predecessor did 135 years ago, Leo warns that individual humans and humanity itself must not be left behind by technological advancements or by new forms of power.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
25 May 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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Born to a humble family in the twilight years of the shogunate, Higuchi Natsuko (as she was born) was the fourth child and second daughter of a man with scholarly inclinations, who as a farmer had come to the capital to seek both fortune and rank.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Over the last week or so, the four satellites adjusted their inclinations—the angles of their orbits to the equator—by less than a degree.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2026
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“Upgrades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrades. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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