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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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
Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Kelly Clarkson Home Decor Deals at Wayfair Small upgrades can often make the biggest difference in a space.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2025
Langford wasn’t able to give a specific time the fire broke out but said the first fire companies to arrive immediately upgraded the blaze, summoning more equipment and personnel.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The Market-to-Island greenway was made possible by a late February allocation of $2.4 million from a downtown-specific fund reserved for park and infrastructure upgrades.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Kelly Clarkson Home Decor Deals at Wayfair Small upgrades can often make the biggest difference in a space.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
But upon Cruz’s death, the charge against him was upgraded to murder, the sheriff’s office said.
—Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2025
Langford wasn’t able to give a specific time the fire broke out but said the first fire companies to arrive immediately upgraded the blaze, summoning more equipment and personnel.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrade
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Taking opportunities away from athletes as a potentially redundant competitive balance measure would be an odd hill for the NCAA to die on.—
Joe Sabin,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, hill peaks, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Apr. 2025
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Maybe what people are picking up on regarding Meghan in the same fashion is the promotion of herself as someone who’s similarly flawless and radiant and lovely in her clothes and making these gorgeous bountiful gift baskets for her friends, with lavender towels in her fridge.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2025
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Nike has other picks on sale—pretty much every category on their site has some kind of promotion going on—including a bunch of top-selling sneaks.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
28 Mar. 2025
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In a video shared on the official Audi FIS World Cup Instagram, Vonn is seen pumping her fists in the air and cheering along with the crowd in celebration after completing her race at the bottom of the slopes in Sun Valley.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Even better: add a few days to your itinerary for visiting a wine region, like Lavaux, which has spectacular terraced slopes overlooking Lake Geneva.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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Specifically, short-chain fatty acids nourish the cells within your gut lining, promoting a healthy intestinal barrier and mucus production and lowering inflammation.—
Beth Krietsch,
SELF,
7 Apr. 2025
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Musk responded to an X user who shared a video of Navarro promoting tariffs.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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The medications can offer benefits for people with type 2 diabetes, such as improving glycemic control, insulin activity, curbing post-meal blood sugar spikes, and protecting the heart and kidneys, Basina said.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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Last week, Wall Street saw its worst week in five years in response to the news, as economists warn of a potential recession if conditions do not improve.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Stolarz’s inclination to shout instructions at teammates on the ice, often with serious levels of hostility in the name of competition, comes to him naturally.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Tariffs are designed for a combination of reasons, including protecting domestic markets; inviting foreign investment; and becoming more effective using capabilities, inclinations, and talents in other parts of the world.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Chou also pointed to the importance of quantum’s advancements in the medical space.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2025
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This metronome light system is a new technological advancement in natural sleep aids.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Pro tip: Ratchet up the incline to engage more of your hamstrings and glutes, or to prepare for a run or hike on hilly terrain.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
24 Mar. 2025
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Phoenix is a springtime magnet for outdoors lovers as well, and many visitors gravitate to the spectacular hike up the steep inclines and rocky surfaces of Camelback Mountain’s Cholla Trail.—
Cindy Barks,
AFAR Media,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Upgrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrade. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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