as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
she was surprised by the unannounced upgrading to the position of supervisor
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1
as in promoting
to move higher in rank or position
upgraded them to first class
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2
as in improving
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 upgrading
Janus Norman, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The technology behind foildables is evolving rapidly (such as the recent upgrading of IP protection across many ranges).
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Persistently high mortgage rates, limited inventory and stagnant wages continue to discourage Gen Z and millennials from entering or upgrading in the market.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
The Lego-like ship-building and upgrading system is intuitive and rewarding, and the extra customization options – even without mods – are meaty.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2025
This is due to the deployment of new sea wind farms and the upgrading of existing plants on land.
—Alban Kacher, Reuters, 27 Sep. 2024
Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Instead, consider upgrading to the Éternelle, the flagship writing instrument from luxury pen maker Bednarik.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
Defense contractor Raytheon has received a $205 million modification contract to continue upgrading and maintaining the US Navy’s MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapon System, the Pentagon said.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
There is no better time to sign up than now, as DraftKings has been aggressive with upgrading the rewards.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Enterprises are upgrading faster, but the full transition is expected to stretch into 2026.
—Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Broadcom’s Tan has been upgrading the company’s networking equipment to better transfer information between the pricey graphics chips at the heart of AI data centers.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Federal and state programs have rightly prioritized reaching remote areas, building towers, and upgrading last-mile delivery.
—Bob Hellman, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
Her top priorities include improving traffic flow, upgrading infrastructure, enhancing public safety, and lowering property taxes.
—Veronica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
CalBroadband is a coalition of leaders investing in the deployment and upgrading of California’s broadband infrastructure.
—Janus Norman, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The technology behind foildables is evolving rapidly (such as the recent upgrading of IP protection across many ranges).
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Persistently high mortgage rates, limited inventory and stagnant wages continue to discourage Gen Z and millennials from entering or upgrading in the market.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
The Lego-like ship-building and upgrading system is intuitive and rewarding, and the extra customization options – even without mods – are meaty.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2025
This is due to the deployment of new sea wind farms and the upgrading of existing plants on land.
—Alban Kacher, Reuters, 27 Sep. 2024
Verb
No matter what’s on your fall agenda, a Longchamp tote keeps your essentials organized while instantly upgrading your look.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Instead, consider upgrading to the Éternelle, the flagship writing instrument from luxury pen maker Bednarik.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
Defense contractor Raytheon has received a $205 million modification contract to continue upgrading and maintaining the US Navy’s MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapon System, the Pentagon said.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
There is no better time to sign up than now, as DraftKings has been aggressive with upgrading the rewards.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Enterprises are upgrading faster, but the full transition is expected to stretch into 2026.
—Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Broadcom’s Tan has been upgrading the company’s networking equipment to better transfer information between the pricey graphics chips at the heart of AI data centers.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Federal and state programs have rightly prioritized reaching remote areas, building towers, and upgrading last-mile delivery.
—Bob Hellman, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
Her top priorities include improving traffic flow, upgrading infrastructure, enhancing public safety, and lowering property taxes.
—Veronica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrading
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So, Hilleary will be in the odd position of facing a significant pay cut for getting a big promotion on Capitol Hill.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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During one promotion, the Front Door Protection System was available for 60% off (bringing the price down to $279).—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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However, the president’s criticism of mail-in ballots could risk disrupting the inroads Republicans made with voters last cycle, with the party spending millions promoting mail-in ballots ahead of the 2024 election.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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It was created with the intention of promoting AI fluency and a future-ready, AI-confident workforce.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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But instead of improving, L’s mental health deteriorated.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Resting your eyes, adjusting your digital screen settings, or improving your posture can often relieve symptoms without medical intervention.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The top floors of the museum are dedicated to African American culture and the pivotal role Black Americans have played in everything from music and literature to technological advancements and the military.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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But the parade, commemorating the end of World War II, was undoubtedly intended to telegraph the rapid advancement of the world’s largest military, and signal Xi’s growing ability to project hard power on the world stage.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Further elevating her practice, Jacobs belongs to a small club of artist/aviators including Doug Wheeler and James Turrell, whose experiences of flying small aircraft have opened an inimitable perspective on atmosphere and the aesthetics of the sublime.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The conceit is inherently crowdpleasing — a man stumbling into strangers’ lives and finding unexpected connection — but Hikari steers it with earnestness, elevating it beyond sentimental comedy.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Russia’s growing military ties with North Korea – capped with the signing of a mutual defense treaty last year – have raised concerns that in exchange for arms and troops, Putin may assist Pyongyang in enhancing its missile technology and nuclear weapons delivery systems.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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While primarily designed for high availability, this also means data and operations are protected against localized security events or attacks, enhancing data integrity and system uptime even under duress.—
Khash Kiani,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Upgrading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrading. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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