1
as in hill
an upward slope
had to walk our bicycle on the upgrades on our ride through the hills
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2
as in promotion
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 slope
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 to promote
to move higher in rank or position
upgraded them to first class
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as in to improve
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 upgrade
Charlotte Morabito, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
But Hunter can provide an upgrade at the position group.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
From comfy airport outfits to upgraded tech, these are the pieces your spring travels have been missing—starting at $19.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
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Noun
But what dating app upgrades cost can vary, and consumer advocates have said the pricing is opaque.
—Charlotte Morabito, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
But Hunter can provide an upgrade at the position group.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
Instantly upgrade your work-from-home setup with this foldable computer desk.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
From comfy airport outfits to upgraded tech, these are the pieces your spring travels have been missing—starting at $19.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrade
Noun
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However, veteran right-hander Jacob deGrom will take the hill for the Rangers.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Atlantic Shores Riding Stables can take you on a ride over hills above the Atlantic Ocean and down to the beach for an hour – or more, if your glutes can handle it.—
Hollie Clemence,
TheWeek,
27 Apr. 2026
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Rodríguez quickly climbed the Yankees’ minor league ladder in 2025, starting at High-A, forcing his way to Double-A, and earning a brief promotion to Triple-A for his last starts of the year.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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In 2016, Albertsons paid $107 million to settle a BOGO promotion case in nearby Oregon, plus another $107 million to settle a 2023 federal court case concerning BOGO promotions in Washington.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Strongest winds will occur near desert slopes, and through passes, where there could locally be gusts up to 60 mph.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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This can be done by directing water into soil or gravel, and creating a slight slope or grade away from your home flat surfaces.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Yankees are expected to promote a reliever in his place on Monday.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The walk is open to anyone who wants to come together to promote lung health and help raise funds for research, advocacy and treatments.—
Marcella Baietto,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Parker now has several options to improve an area that hasn’t been a strength in Dallas for a while.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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In good economic times, that’s hundreds of millions of dollars each year for upgrading classrooms, boosting teacher pay, improving security, and enriching learning in our schools.—
Kevin Vick,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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The inclination is not to pay, according to Alisha Rayner, the city’s director of operations and communications.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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The 11 satellites on board are flying to a mid-inclination orbit.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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But Gernsback's innovation of collecting previously-diffuse bits of literature ruminating on scientific discovery or technological advancement in one place proved to be an idea with staying power.—
Chris Klimek,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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The case stands as a powerful example of how advancements in forensic science, particularly utilizing DNA and forensic genetic genealogy, continue to transform cold case investigations, delivering answers even decades after crimes occur.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Others, though, like the Innsdale trail, offer a more breezy walk with some incline, showing off the sparkling blue Hollywood Reservoir on a sunny day (most days in Los Angeles).—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The portable treadmill is designed to fit easily into your space, turning any room into a walking track with adjustable incline, remote control, and a display for tracking distance and calories.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Upgrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrade. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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