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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as in promoting
to move higher in rank or position
upgraded them to first class
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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
Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
It was made by a solo Canadian developer, inside Adventure Game Studio, with some real work put into upgrading the text parser and (optional) mouse experience with reasonable quality-of-life concessions.
—Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
The airline is currently upgrading its business class cabin with an adjustable sliding door for privacy, a 23-inch seat width, and a 22-inch Television screen, and plans to roll out free, fast Wi-Fi to all passengers starting in 2025.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
But upgrading the catcher situation, without question.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
And to do so, the city has been a worksite of beautification, restoration, and infrastructure projects, including upgrading piazzas, cleaning historic fountains and bridges (including the famed Trevi Fountain), building parking structures, and adding more buses to its fleet.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
The office rents the building commands weren’t high enough to cover it, let alone the cost of upgrading and maintaining the building itself, long considered to be a charming money pit.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 19 Dec. 2024
To enhance this mission, Kelly Loeffler should compel the SBA to operate with the efficiency of a private sector enterprise by upgrading its financial technology and digital footprint.
—Rohit Arora, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Transformational leaders must commit to continually and intentionally upgrading their organization’s talent to meet their changing needs.
—Mamie Jones, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
Skip the crowded terminals by upgrading to lounge access for a more comfortable experience.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
It was made by a solo Canadian developer, inside Adventure Game Studio, with some real work put into upgrading the text parser and (optional) mouse experience with reasonable quality-of-life concessions.
—Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
The airline is currently upgrading its business class cabin with an adjustable sliding door for privacy, a 23-inch seat width, and a 22-inch Television screen, and plans to roll out free, fast Wi-Fi to all passengers starting in 2025.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
But upgrading the catcher situation, without question.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
And to do so, the city has been a worksite of beautification, restoration, and infrastructure projects, including upgrading piazzas, cleaning historic fountains and bridges (including the famed Trevi Fountain), building parking structures, and adding more buses to its fleet.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
The office rents the building commands weren’t high enough to cover it, let alone the cost of upgrading and maintaining the building itself, long considered to be a charming money pit.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 19 Dec. 2024
To enhance this mission, Kelly Loeffler should compel the SBA to operate with the efficiency of a private sector enterprise by upgrading its financial technology and digital footprint.
—Rohit Arora, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Transformational leaders must commit to continually and intentionally upgrading their organization’s talent to meet their changing needs.
—Mamie Jones, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrading
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As promotions become more elusive, aspiring managers may find themselves in a fierce battle for limited opportunities.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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As a part of the gym's opening promotion, prospective members can obtain a membership for only $1 down and get their first month free.Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024
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Many commentators contrasted Lively’s light touch when promoting the film to Baldoni’s serious approach, who spent much of the press tour uplifting the voices of domestic violence survivors.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Suited for mature skin of any type, the cream boosts the radiance of dull skin while minimizing the appearance of pores and promoting a softer, smoother texture.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Email must change—and not just by improving central screening technologies.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The commissions have until the end of December to come up with recommendations on overhauling institutions such as the police and the judiciary, as well as on reducing corruption and improving public administration.Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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But before these advancements could come to be, scientists first needed to learn something about biology.Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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Rapid advancements, including the following technologies, demand constant vigilance and a commitment to transparency, responsibility and understanding.Beate van Loo-Born, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The potential of voice recognition technology is not limited to elevating user experience.Ilya Lashch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles An emphasis was put on elevating fabrications used throughout the collection and marking the first time that the brand has featured silk.Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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Firmware updates, essential for patching vulnerabilities and enhancing router functionality, are also largely ignored.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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That said, Crocs’ management is utilizing its strong profit margins to repurchase shares and reduce debt, having repaid $248 million in debt and spent $326 million on buybacks in 2024 so far, enhancing shareholder value.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Upgrading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrading. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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