upgrade 1 of 2

noun

ˈəp-ˌgrād How to pronounce upgrade (audio)
Definition of upgradenext
1
as in hill
an upward slope had to walk our bicycle on the upgrades on our ride through the hills

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2
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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3
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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upgrade

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verb

ˈəp-ˌgrād How to pronounce upgrade (audio)
1
as in to promote
to move higher in rank or position upgraded them to first class

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2
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
Noun
The best-driving three row money can buy is getting an upgrade. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026 That means the costs of election equipment upgrades and wages for poll workers must compete for budget dollars with police officers, potholes and trash pickup, among many other local services. — Stephanie Leiser, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
The firm upgraded the online furniture retailer to outperform from market perform. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026 In this way, the Pixel Watch 5 is following the lead of the Galaxy Watch 9, which also has a new processor and upgraded battery capacity, but no improvement in battery life compared with the Galaxy Watch 8. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upgrade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrade
  1. hill
  2. promotion
  3. slope
  4. promote
  5. improve
  6. inclination
  7. advancement
  8. incline
Noun
  • The students then used a topographical map from the Internet and CNC machine to get the hills exactly right.
    — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The fear is that a spark from an encampment could be whipped by winds and quickly turn into a devastating blaze across Malibu’s fire-prone hills.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of hill
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  • Despite playing a pivotal role in Leicester’s promotion to the Premier League in 2014 and then the great escape to avoid relegation a year later that paved the way for surely the most unlikely title success of all-time in 2016, James had no offers.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Rules have tightened in recent years, and officials with children and a spouse in other countries are not eligible for promotion.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of promotion
Noun
  • The temple's dark roofs slope toward the misty Saitama hills, while the damp mountain air carries the scent of incense from this historic pilgrimage start.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • EasyNest Bed Wedge Pillow Set offers adjustable and elevated back support for better sleep, reading or working, with a gentle slope that can ease snoring, acid reflux and post-surgery discomfort.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of slope
Verb
  • Perhaps Patrick Dorgu should stay on the left, but given United would be expected to have much more of the ball against promoted Hull next Saturday, Matheus Cunha would likely get in there for his attacking flair.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Wrangler and Lee owner Kontoor Brands has promoted Joseph Alkire to president and chief financial officer.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of promote
Verb
  • The upgrade focuses on the aircraft’s mission systems, combining new hardware and software to improve situational awareness and reduce the workload on its crew.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
  • But with races like the one in Alaska, the party sees an opportunity to improve its chances.
    — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of improve
Noun
  • The ultimate challenge is winning backing from rural states and from Republicans with little inclination to lift a finger for left-leaning Hollywood.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
  • While your first inclination might be to use a face or body scrub, dermatologists recommend a gentle moisturizer packed with rich emollients and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) or alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs).
    — Mary Honkus, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of inclination
Noun
  • Having captured global attention with its dancing and kung-fu fighting androids, China’s Unitree has become the poster child of the country’s robotic advancement.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Research has shown that women with obesity earn about 6% less than thinner women for identical work and that people in larger bodies may also face discriminatory termination and negative stereotypes that can hinder hiring and career advancement.
    — Brittney McNamara, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of advancement
Noun
  • The modular 3-piece system creates 14 different configurations from upright sitting and high incline to leg elevation and lumbar support.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Previously, the incline was about 3ft (91cm) from the Leazes down to the Gallowgate, but that is believed to have dropped by around a third after the installation of a state-of-the-art drainage system and improved foundations.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of incline

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