1
as in hills
an upward slope
had to walk our bicycle on the upgrades on our ride through the hills
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as in promotions
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 slopes
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 promotes
to move higher in rank or position
upgraded them to first class
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as in improves
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 upgrades
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Convention & Entertainment Facilities Executive Director Kimiko Gilmore told the committee that previous bond financing has been used to make ADA-compliance upgrades, seating improvements and infrastructure support at the city’s Convention Center complex and Municipal Auditorium.
—Dylan Lysen
may 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
The newest member of the 1000X family features a refined look, more premium materials, and an improved soundstage, upgrades that make what was already one of the best pairs of over-ears on the market even better.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
These upgrades range from expensive, large-scale remodeling projects to relatively low-cost quick fixes.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 19 May 2026
Sustainability upgrades were also incorporated into the renovation, including Axminster carpets made from an 80% wool blend in the event spaces.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
Officials think this new approach will make upgrades faster and keep more submarines available.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Cursor responded with its own LLM, Composer, and has released a series of upgrades since October 2025.
—Rebecca Fannin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The upgrades on Starship are numerous.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Noun
The Bay Area university town of 120,000 is the first in the US to require sellers and buyers of single-family homes to replace fossil-fuel appliances or make other green upgrades as a condition of sale.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Convention & Entertainment Facilities Executive Director Kimiko Gilmore told the committee that previous bond financing has been used to make ADA-compliance upgrades, seating improvements and infrastructure support at the city’s Convention Center complex and Municipal Auditorium.
—Dylan Lysen
may 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
The newest member of the 1000X family features a refined look, more premium materials, and an improved soundstage, upgrades that make what was already one of the best pairs of over-ears on the market even better.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
These upgrades range from expensive, large-scale remodeling projects to relatively low-cost quick fixes.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 19 May 2026
Sustainability upgrades were also incorporated into the renovation, including Axminster carpets made from an 80% wool blend in the event spaces.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
Officials think this new approach will make upgrades faster and keep more submarines available.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Cursor responded with its own LLM, Composer, and has released a series of upgrades since October 2025.
—Rebecca Fannin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The upgrades on Starship are numerous.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
Verb
Truist upgrades Sensata Technologies to buy from hold Truist said the company is firing on all cylinders.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrades
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Natural fibers and hues of terracotta and maple decorate the property’s 134 rooms, which either face the beach or the hills.—
Skyli Alvarez,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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Rolling hills, vineyards and timber detailing give the estate its pastoral charm—all just a 90-minute drive from Sydney.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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To celebrate, Hard Rock has promotions, new memorabilia and great live music in the spotlight this weekend.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Leadership advancement typically reflected that model, with promotions tied to budget responsibility, reporting scope, and the size of the teams under supervision.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The comfortable seating area in the living room includes couches and armchairs set in front of the TV and fireplace for relaxing after a day on the slopes, and a dining table provides a nice spot to relax and eat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Off the slopes, Woolly's Adventure Summit is a year-round, family-friendly basecamp with thrilling activities such as a mountain coaster, zip lining, tubing, and more.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Bryan's Farm Tour helps support family farms across the country and promotes a festival-like atmosphere at those venues.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Winners of the Golden Apple Awards go on to help train and mentor the next generation of teachers, Mather said, which promotes a valuable sense of community.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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While no specific therapy is approved for ANDV, early recognition dramatically improves the ability to deliver aggressive supportive care, monitor oxygenation, isolate potentially infectious patients, and initiate contact tracing before broader transmission occurs.—
Steve Brozak,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The slate improves from there, but Chicago TEs have only three favorable matchups all season.—
KC Joyner,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Between slick tiles and steep inclines, locals rely on comfortable, supportive shoes—usually sleek sneakers, sturdy flats, or low-profile sandals.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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The story follows struggling creatives navigating debt, eviction threats and a precarious gig economy, visualized in Riley’s inventive style — from looming piles of eviction notices to characters literally struggling up and down steep inclines that mirror the instability of their lives.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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This alliance may strengthen alongside advancements in AI technology.—
Carrie Brandon Elliot,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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The ability to create offense individually, put pressure on the rim and set up stationary shooters — as much as such violates Kerr’s inclinations — have become necessary to beat good modern defenses.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Who knew that such daring would lead to a film that avoids these inclinations entirely, especially one that could have so easily leaned into controversial territory?—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Upgrades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrades. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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