upgrades 1 of 2

noun

Definition of upgradesnext
plural of upgrade
1
as in hills
an upward slope had to walk our bicycle on the upgrades on our ride through the hills

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Relevance

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2
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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3
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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upgrades

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of upgrade
1
as in promotes
to move higher in rank or position upgraded them to first class

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2
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 Synonyms for upgrades
  1. promotions
  2. promotes
  3. improves
  4. advancements
  5. elevates
  6. enhances
  7. inclinations
Noun
  • As a result, companies have released value meals, new items and special promotions to ramp up sales.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Savers need to scan the ads, review the postcards being sent to your home, and check out the online outlets for high-yielding promotions.
    Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of promotions
Verb
  • Enjoying undisturbed sleep also promotes muscle and tissue growth and recovery, so has been helpful for reducing some of my skin issues and helping with post-workout recovery.
    Devinder Bains, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Melatonin increases drowsiness and promotes sleep.
    Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of promotes
Verb
  • As healthcare evolves, data drives decision-making, improves outcomes and reduces administrative burdens.
    Arpan Saxena, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Columbus improves their roster (Smith and Koop are both near the bottom of the MLP player standings this year, but Smith is ranked 5th in Women’s doubles on the PPA versus Koop’s 20th), but to what end?
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of improves
Noun
  • The company continues to focus on developing its private wireless and drone solutions, with strategic partnerships and market advancements in the rail and drone sectors.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Golden Matrix continues to focus on expanding its global reach by obtaining gaming licenses in new markets and enhancing its product offerings through technological advancements.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of advancements
Verb
  • Gaga, perhaps strategically, has been put into three films that already had prestige Oscar-facing male actors attached to them, which elevates her stardom, but also dims her light in each.
    Samantha Allen, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Made from a material called Outdoor Luxury HPL, the exterior has a walnut wood look that looks sophisticated and truly elevates any space where it is installed.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of elevates
Verb
  • Additionally, most of the fabrics are made with Spanish cotton, which further enhances sustainability by reducing the carbon footprint of transportation, as Evlox’s factory is located less than 700 km from the cotton producer.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2024
  • This feature significantly enhances both security and regulatory compliance.
    Danny Hayes, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Noun
  • The percentages for other political inclinations were not as high but still represented a majority, including 86% of independent and third-party respondents, and 74% of Republicans.
    Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Even back then, her criminal inclinations were evident.
    Alexei Navalny, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
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