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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
The kitchen was upgraded with a 10-foot kitchen island and Cambria quartz surfaces, Amish custom cabinetry made in Iowa and a convenient walk-in pantry.
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Des Moines Register, 9 Feb. 2026
The bank upgraded the fintech company to a market outperform rating from market perform.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
According to Forbes, Amazon also boasts passkeys to protect accounts, and more than 300 million of its customers have now upgraded their security to stay safe.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
The listing describes a private backyard with a pool, upgraded decking, and enough space to entertain or relax.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Feb. 2026
Officials also upgraded the Levi’s luxury suites, a hallmark feature of the stadium.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Signed to a two-way contract after going undrafted out of Arizona in 2024, Johnson has since been upgraded to a standard contract.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Big men Luka Garza and Chris Boucher both were ruled out before tipoff, and starting center Neemias Queta was listed as questionable before being upgraded to available.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Apple has quietly upgraded AirTag, expanding its finding range and improving how easily users can locate misplaced items.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Des Moines Register, 9 Feb. 2026
The bank upgraded the fintech company to a market outperform rating from market perform.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
According to Forbes, Amazon also boasts passkeys to protect accounts, and more than 300 million of its customers have now upgraded their security to stay safe.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
The listing describes a private backyard with a pool, upgraded decking, and enough space to entertain or relax.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Feb. 2026
Officials also upgraded the Levi’s luxury suites, a hallmark feature of the stadium.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Signed to a two-way contract after going undrafted out of Arizona in 2024, Johnson has since been upgraded to a standard contract.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Big men Luka Garza and Chris Boucher both were ruled out before tipoff, and starting center Neemias Queta was listed as questionable before being upgraded to available.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Apple has quietly upgraded AirTag, expanding its finding range and improving how easily users can locate misplaced items.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgraded
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While enforcement can concern legal residents, many fears are amplified by groups that have promoted un-American policies like sanctuary cities that undermine the rule of law and our country’s social fabric.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
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Employers embraced open plan office layouts, ripping out private rooms in favor of spaces that promoted greater collaboration.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The crucial employment snapshot is slightly delayed because of the brief government shutdown and will show whether the trajectory improved for the US labor market, which has been stuck in a low-hire and low-fire lull.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Jimmy Wales, the site’s other co-founder, has also been in the news, promoting his new book, The Seven Rules of Trust, which argues that society would be greatly improved if more people and organizations adopted the Wikipedia ethos.—
Imogen West-Knights,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 2026
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More melodic variation might have elevated these more reserved passages; Sutkowski’s pull-no-punches songwriting usually isn’t enough to shoulder the weight on its own.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
10 Feb. 2026
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The general atmosphere is elevated, perfect for Valentine’s Day.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2026
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How has being in love enhanced your artistic practice?—
Cierra Black,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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This investment ensures smaller class sizes, competitive pay for educators and staff (at least $20/hour), enhanced school safety and robust support for early childhood and higher education.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Upgraded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgraded. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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