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as in promoted
to move higher in rank or position
upgraded them to first class
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as in improved
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 upgraded
In April 2025, the State Department upgraded El Salvador’s travel advisory to its highest level, citing a drop in violent crimes and murders.
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ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The risk of severe weather has been upgraded by one category for much of Arkansas as thunderstorms are predicted to roll through Monday, the National Weather Service said.
—Remington Miller, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs upgraded their offense during free agency, signing running back Kenneth Walker III to a three-year, $43 million contract.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Investigators said the call was upgraded to a commercial structure fire due to the proximity of nearby buildings.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
After a Mass Save energy assessment, her home was insulated, drafts sealed, and her heating system upgraded.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Recently, Agility upgraded Digit with longer battery life, stronger limbs, and safer human collaboration, aiming to integrate humanoids with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for logistics and manufacturing efficiency.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
The bank upgraded the cybersecurity software stock to overweight from equal weight.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
With upgraded slow motion and tracking, the focus here isn’t reinvention, but pushing more refined imaging and improved automation for everyday creators.
—New Atlas, 17 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The risk of severe weather has been upgraded by one category for much of Arkansas as thunderstorms are predicted to roll through Monday, the National Weather Service said.
—Remington Miller, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs upgraded their offense during free agency, signing running back Kenneth Walker III to a three-year, $43 million contract.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Investigators said the call was upgraded to a commercial structure fire due to the proximity of nearby buildings.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
After a Mass Save energy assessment, her home was insulated, drafts sealed, and her heating system upgraded.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Recently, Agility upgraded Digit with longer battery life, stronger limbs, and safer human collaboration, aiming to integrate humanoids with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for logistics and manufacturing efficiency.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
The bank upgraded the cybersecurity software stock to overweight from equal weight.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
With upgraded slow motion and tracking, the focus here isn’t reinvention, but pushing more refined imaging and improved automation for everyday creators.
—New Atlas, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgraded
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Now it’s being promoted by Invest Qatar, the government’s inward investment agency, alongside newer lifelines such as rent waivers and regulatory filing extensions which have been offered in response to the regional disruption caused by the Iran conflict.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Even with a new CEO and a new structure under Dana Walden, who was promoted to president and chief creative officer as Josh D’Amaro succeeded Bob Iger as CEO, the stance from Disney has been to exercise more patience.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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As a senior, the new-and-improved Maloney earned first-team All-Dade honors, leading the 2015 Explorers to a 13-2 record and the Class 8A state semifinals.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ukraine’s offensive capabilities have also improved, with the Defense Ministry saying Tuesday that the country’s forces have more than doubled the range of their deep-strike capabilities since Russia’s February 2022 invasion.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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When a transaction is elevated from review by a state economic agency to consideration by a party national security body, the calculus changes.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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The casual style is elevated with details like a chest pocket, crew neckline, cuffed cap sleeves, and a slight A-line silhouette that provides a flattering shape.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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The series’ earnestly naïve sound design (horses neighing, cars revving) only enhanced my appreciation of Joudrey’s sophisticated storytelling.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The contract provides raises and enhanced health benefits, among other things.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Upgraded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgraded. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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