as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
she was surprised by the unannounced upgrading to the position of supervisor
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as in promoting
to move higher in rank or position
upgraded them to first class
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as in improving
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 upgrading
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
Spurs’ midfield has needed upgrading for the last two years.
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David Ornstein,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Complete your summer shoe capsule wardrobe and shop the outfit-upgrading nude strappy sandals inspired by Longoria, below.
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Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
Since the clinic closed, CommonSpirit has changed the layout and enchanced security, which included upgrading access controls.
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Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
The renovation and upgrading of that site to meet the county’s needs is estimated at $663 million.
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Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
This includes upgrading facilities, improving accessibility, and installing temporary seating, media infrastructure, and athlete services.
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New Atlas,
9 June 2026
Year after year, Computex remains the global epicenter of the PC-building hobby, showcasing the clever, specialized hardware that keeps enthusiasts tinkering and upgrading.
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John Burek,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2026
Google's promotional offers do not stack, meaning the existing benefit is lost immediately upon upgrading.
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Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Florencia Canelli,
Scientific American,
1 July 2026
Russia has converted its Soviet-era bomb stockpile into precision glide weapons, continuously upgrading them for greater range and resistance to electronic warfare, and reportedly launched more than 1,800 in early June.
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Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In the aftermath of his and others making their feelings known, changes had been made to the technical regulations — not just for this season but the next two years to come — and Red Bull has been upgrading its car.
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Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Youngone has a production facility located in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, and this new investment will go toward upgrading that plant while establishing new textile processing facilities.
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Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Going abroad Like many Americans, my husband and I grew up surrounded by the idea that success meant constantly upgrading — larger homes, newer cars, bigger achievements, and busier schedules.
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Cassandra Tresl,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
The problem is that upgrading these multifunctional devices can get expensive fast.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
Avoid upgrading your carry-on with this eight-piece packing cube set, designed to neatly organize clothes, shoes, and beauty essentials.
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Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
What’s not clear is whether the department will eventually use its muscle to coerce builders, suppliers, and property owners into upgrading their sheds and fielding them more sparingly.
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Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
24 June 2026
Noun
It was built for a repeat client upgrading from a Zeelander 7.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
Spurs’ midfield has needed upgrading for the last two years.
—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Complete your summer shoe capsule wardrobe and shop the outfit-upgrading nude strappy sandals inspired by Longoria, below.
—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
Since the clinic closed, CommonSpirit has changed the layout and enchanced security, which included upgrading access controls.
—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
The renovation and upgrading of that site to meet the county’s needs is estimated at $663 million.
—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
This includes upgrading facilities, improving accessibility, and installing temporary seating, media infrastructure, and athlete services.
—
New Atlas,
9 June 2026
Year after year, Computex remains the global epicenter of the PC-building hobby, showcasing the clever, specialized hardware that keeps enthusiasts tinkering and upgrading.
—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2026
Google's promotional offers do not stack, meaning the existing benefit is lost immediately upon upgrading.
—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
The consensus was to focus first on upgrading the LHC to increase its luminosity—the number of collisions per second—rather than immediately beginning to build a successor.
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Florencia Canelli,
Scientific American,
1 July 2026
Russia has converted its Soviet-era bomb stockpile into precision glide weapons, continuously upgrading them for greater range and resistance to electronic warfare, and reportedly launched more than 1,800 in early June.
—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In the aftermath of his and others making their feelings known, changes had been made to the technical regulations — not just for this season but the next two years to come — and Red Bull has been upgrading its car.
—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Youngone has a production facility located in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, and this new investment will go toward upgrading that plant while establishing new textile processing facilities.
—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Going abroad Like many Americans, my husband and I grew up surrounded by the idea that success meant constantly upgrading — larger homes, newer cars, bigger achievements, and busier schedules.
—
Cassandra Tresl,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
The problem is that upgrading these multifunctional devices can get expensive fast.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
Avoid upgrading your carry-on with this eight-piece packing cube set, designed to neatly organize clothes, shoes, and beauty essentials.
—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
What’s not clear is whether the department will eventually use its muscle to coerce builders, suppliers, and property owners into upgrading their sheds and fielding them more sparingly.
—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrading
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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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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.
Verb
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Pogačar is only improving as a rider, a scary proposition for man with his extraordinary palmares.
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Higgins also says that improving resilience will mean changing the city’s building code to allow innovative new technology.
Noun
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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 squad has won four matches in a row, elevating it for the first time in four decades to the competition’s round of 16.
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Since the Wright Brothers first took flight in 1903, the aerospace industry in particular has played a key role in elevating travel, commerce and defense, while helping to forge a national identity.
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This approach is crucial for mitigating downsides and enhancing the benefits of AI for societal mental well-being.
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In addition to its instant, complexion-enhancing tint, the formula contains skin care ingredients lauded for their smoothing, quenching properties.
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“Upgrading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrading. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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