upgrades 1 of 2

noun

Definition of upgradesnext
plural of upgrade
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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Relevance

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2
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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3
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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upgrades

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of upgrade
1
as in promotes
to move higher in rank or position upgraded them to first class

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2
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 Synonyms for upgrades
  1. promotions
  2. promotes
  3. improves
  4. advancements
  5. elevates
  6. enhances
  7. inclinations
Noun
  • The company enables hyper-personalization efforts in its mobile app to offer promotions to its customers based on their location, which can change depending on the time of day, commutes and Starbucks locations.
    Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Executives quickly rolled out value meals and promotions to try to win people back, especially lower-income consumers who’d long been the company’s base.
    Allison Morrow, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of promotions
Verb
  • The jury for European Shooting Stars, the program that promotes rising actors from Europe, has revealed its 2025 lineup.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The unique grid design promotes better posture while relieving tension on your spine and glutes.
    Tim Chan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of promotes
Verb
  • Furthermore, by increasing employee sentiment and utilization, vacancies and vacancy times are reduced, which ultimately improves the profitability of these spaces.
    Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Value of Primary Care Primary care is the only medical discipline in which expanding physician supply improves life expectancy, health equity, and population health, according to a 2021 report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
    Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of improves
Noun
  • Healthcare data and technology advancements are ushering in a new era of innovation in clinical research and care, supply chain resiliency, and a host of operational and performance improvements never before possible.
    Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But healthcare innovation goes beyond scientific and technical advancements.
    Forbes Membership, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of advancements
Verb
  • The skin tones of these black actors, seen in mundane settings, achieve an aesthetic advance that elevates Leigh’s sociological vision.
    Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Refined elegance in the form of flatware simply elevates any dining experience.
    Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of elevates
Verb
  • The answer is simple but profound—a ripple effect that enhances customer interactions and fosters lasting loyalty.
    Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Experts in the Forbes Communications Council indicated that hiring talent who can connect with the audience enhances the likelihood of a campaign's success.
    Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of enhances
Noun
  • Einstein’s first inclinations about the idea can also be found in his letters to Marić.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Knowing someone’s talents and inclinations allows everyone to enjoy the holidays more fully.
    Jay Sullivan, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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