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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
In January 2025, Secretary Blinken upgraded this designation to genocide.
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Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Preparing the grid to support the world’s climate commitments requires 80 million km of grid infrastructure to be added or upgraded by 2040, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
—Liana Ault, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Cowen analyst Tom Fitzgerald upgraded shares to buy with a price target of $25, up from a hold rating with a price target of $17.
—Ted Reed, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
While one system is upgraded, others enter EOL status, a reality of the march of time.
—Ismail Amla, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Even mainframe architectures are being upgraded with new cloud-native capabilities that allow network operations and security teams to apply modern security practices to decades-old hardware.
—Ismail Amla, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Bonnaroo also offers upgraded ticket types for those who prefer an elevated experience.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
Airport lounges, business class flights and upgraded surroundings reduce stress, save time and boost productivity.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Barclays analyst David Strauss on Monday upgraded shares to overweight from equal weight and hiked his price target by $20 to $210.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Preparing the grid to support the world’s climate commitments requires 80 million km of grid infrastructure to be added or upgraded by 2040, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
—Liana Ault, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Cowen analyst Tom Fitzgerald upgraded shares to buy with a price target of $25, up from a hold rating with a price target of $17.
—Ted Reed, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
While one system is upgraded, others enter EOL status, a reality of the march of time.
—Ismail Amla, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Even mainframe architectures are being upgraded with new cloud-native capabilities that allow network operations and security teams to apply modern security practices to decades-old hardware.
—Ismail Amla, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Bonnaroo also offers upgraded ticket types for those who prefer an elevated experience.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
Airport lounges, business class flights and upgraded surroundings reduce stress, save time and boost productivity.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Barclays analyst David Strauss on Monday upgraded shares to overweight from equal weight and hiked his price target by $20 to $210.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgraded
Verb
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He was promoted to assistant city manager in 2013.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Jan. 2025
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Pippen was promoted from his two-way deal to a roster contract and has played every game for a team with the second-best record in the West.—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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The Commanders improved to 10-5 for the first time since 1991 and now have a 94 percent chance to make the playoffs.—
Josh Kendall,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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As Gomez became more comfortable in MLS and less shy around Miami’s star players, his output and final product drastically improved.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Cut from a satin fabric and elevated with its waist cut-outs, double diamante straps & a double side slit.—
Amazon,
refinery29.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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These improvements elevated food carts into trusted community assets, enhancing their reputation and fostering consumer confidence.—
John Murn,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Robust know-your-customer (KYC) protocols, enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk applicants and thorough verification of fund sources can help mitigate risks, but that is not all; there is more to the story.—
Khurram Akhtar,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Online connectivity has enhanced the work of entrepreneurs, opening new business possibilities.—
John Hall,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Upgraded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgraded. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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