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as in promoted
to move higher in rank or position
upgraded them to first class
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2
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
Strait of Messina Bridge project will speed travel between the Italian mainland and Sicily and incorporate rail connections to Palermo and Catania, which are being upgraded.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
The three new watch models boast upgraded health features, fast charging, longer battery lives and a variety of finishes, styles and price points.
—James Powel, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
The firm upgraded the rail transportation giant to outperform from sector perform and upped its price target to $39 from $37, implying around 19% upside from Wednesday's close.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
The tropical depression upgraded to a tropical storm with winds of 45 mph.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Si models feature upgraded brakes, wider low-profile tires, and sport suspension—the dampers have been retuned for 2025 to take advantage of the Civic’s stiff body structure.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Apple upgraded the iPhone 17's front-facing camera in a big way.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Since that time, however, the pair of giant detectors run by LIGO, in Louisiana and Washington state, have been repeatedly upgraded.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
Inditex also continued to cull smaller stores in favor of larger, upgraded locations, with gross floor space expected to grow 5 percent over the next year.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
The three new watch models boast upgraded health features, fast charging, longer battery lives and a variety of finishes, styles and price points.
—James Powel, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
The firm upgraded the rail transportation giant to outperform from sector perform and upped its price target to $39 from $37, implying around 19% upside from Wednesday's close.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
The tropical depression upgraded to a tropical storm with winds of 45 mph.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Si models feature upgraded brakes, wider low-profile tires, and sport suspension—the dampers have been retuned for 2025 to take advantage of the Civic’s stiff body structure.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Apple upgraded the iPhone 17's front-facing camera in a big way.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Since that time, however, the pair of giant detectors run by LIGO, in Louisiana and Washington state, have been repeatedly upgraded.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
Inditex also continued to cull smaller stores in favor of larger, upgraded locations, with gross floor space expected to grow 5 percent over the next year.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgraded
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The Dodgers promoted right-hander Will Klein to take Kopech’s roster spot.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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Serafini was promoted to the role of creative director of the Alberta Ferretti brand in October 2024, succeeding the namesake founder.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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The future suggests that the AI will be improved such that the code is perfect at the get-go, or the AI is proficient at squaring away the code that has been generated.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The researchers were surprised to find that intoxication improved the participants' Dutch fluency, based on the independent observer reports.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
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Elle Fanning elevated double denim dressing while attending the Coach spring 2026 ready-to-wear collection during New York Fashion Week on Monday.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Netflix in 2020 elevated Sarandos to be co-CEO alongside Hastings.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Originally intended to replace the existing F-22, the NGAD plane is planned to have enhanced stealth, weapon-carrying ability, and also a ‘loyal wingman’ drone.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Our favorites helped our razors glide smoothly across the skin for an ultra-close shave, while aloe vera and almond oil soothed, hydrated, and enhanced the skin’s appearance — mitigating irritation.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Upgraded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgraded. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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