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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
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
The development project will also involve street and intersection improvements in the surrounding area, including upgrades to ramps on and off of Interstate 70 and Noland Road.
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Ilana Arougheti
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Following the cancellation of the merger, Lotte Cultureworks is reportedly planning to invest in upgrading its cinema chain, with advanced technology and recliner seating, as well as expand its immersive theatre productions business.
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Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
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Noun
For bedding upgrades, snap up this lightweight summer quilt and these cooling sheets.
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Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
The development project will also involve street and intersection improvements in the surrounding area, including upgrades to ramps on and off of Interstate 70 and Noland Road.
—
Ilana Arougheti
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Verb
This finding underscores an urgent need to upgrade wastewater infrastructure, expand monitoring, and research pharmaceutical impacts on marine life globally.
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Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Following the cancellation of the merger, Lotte Cultureworks is reportedly planning to invest in upgrading its cinema chain, with advanced technology and recliner seating, as well as expand its immersive theatre productions business.
—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrade
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Kotagiri was once a hill station from the British era, and that’s why many of its older houses feature the same heavy stone masonry.
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The rolling hills and pastureland of Vernon County are home to the highest concentration of organic farms in the state.
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Anderson also faces a charge of possession, promotion, or production of certain visual material depicting a child, which is a state jail felony.
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Budweiser's free beer promotion for America's 250th and its own 150th anniversary quickly exhausted its initial $150,000 budget, disappointing many.
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Several hours later, rescuers carried the injured on stretchers and recovered the dead in makeshift carts, painstakingly hauling them back up the rugged slope, official Noor Zaman said.
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This hard-working plant tolerates heat, drought, salt, and humidity, and provides good soil stabilization on slopes.
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Good Chop is dedicated to providing the finest cuts of meat while promoting sustainable practices.
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The company threw a lavish caviar party at Cannes and in May hosted panels promoting its cinematic tool at Amazon’s AI on the Lot event in Culver City.
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Kyle Schwarber is threatening home run records, even as pitching continues to improve.
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Jupiter enters your 6th House of Work and Health, encouraging kinder routines that improve well-being and lighten daily tasks.
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Spiritual progress requires fighting against the natural downward inclination of our souls—though fighting, oddly, is also the problem.
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Getty Choosing a college major has always been a big life decision, influenced by not only personal inclinations and talents, but also by starting salaries.
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The ratings draw on data from millions of actual workers, in postings on LinkedIn, Indeed and other sites that illustrate patterns in pay, retention and advancement.
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Here is a list of the inventions and innovations, business advancements and manufacturing achievements our state pioneered in the past 250 years.
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The riverfront includes steep inclines, large rocks and uneven ground that can be difficult for workers or machinery to manage safely.
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Temperatures will be on the incline, reaching into the 90s by lunchtime and the upper 90s by the late afternoon.
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“Upgrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrade. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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