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
Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
It was made by a solo Canadian developer, inside Adventure Game Studio, with some real work put into upgrading the text parser and (optional) mouse experience with reasonable quality-of-life concessions.
—Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
The airline is currently upgrading its business class cabin with an adjustable sliding door for privacy, a 23-inch seat width, and a 22-inch Television screen, and plans to roll out free, fast Wi-Fi to all passengers starting in 2025.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
But upgrading the catcher situation, without question.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
And to do so, the city has been a worksite of beautification, restoration, and infrastructure projects, including upgrading piazzas, cleaning historic fountains and bridges (including the famed Trevi Fountain), building parking structures, and adding more buses to its fleet.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
The office rents the building commands weren’t high enough to cover it, let alone the cost of upgrading and maintaining the building itself, long considered to be a charming money pit.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 19 Dec. 2024
To enhance this mission, Kelly Loeffler should compel the SBA to operate with the efficiency of a private sector enterprise by upgrading its financial technology and digital footprint.
—Rohit Arora, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Transformational leaders must commit to continually and intentionally upgrading their organization’s talent to meet their changing needs.
—Mamie Jones, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
Skip the crowded terminals by upgrading to lounge access for a more comfortable experience.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
It was made by a solo Canadian developer, inside Adventure Game Studio, with some real work put into upgrading the text parser and (optional) mouse experience with reasonable quality-of-life concessions.
—Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
The airline is currently upgrading its business class cabin with an adjustable sliding door for privacy, a 23-inch seat width, and a 22-inch Television screen, and plans to roll out free, fast Wi-Fi to all passengers starting in 2025.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
But upgrading the catcher situation, without question.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
And to do so, the city has been a worksite of beautification, restoration, and infrastructure projects, including upgrading piazzas, cleaning historic fountains and bridges (including the famed Trevi Fountain), building parking structures, and adding more buses to its fleet.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
The office rents the building commands weren’t high enough to cover it, let alone the cost of upgrading and maintaining the building itself, long considered to be a charming money pit.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 19 Dec. 2024
To enhance this mission, Kelly Loeffler should compel the SBA to operate with the efficiency of a private sector enterprise by upgrading its financial technology and digital footprint.
—Rohit Arora, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Transformational leaders must commit to continually and intentionally upgrading their organization’s talent to meet their changing needs.
—Mamie Jones, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrading
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The new promotion kicks off with a Smokey Bear and Willy Woodchuck Meet and Greet from noon to 2 p.m. on Jan. 19 at the Plum Creek Nature Center.Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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The brand becomes dependent on a cycle of constant promotions to maintain visibility but lacks a deeper connection with its audience.Karan Sharma, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Fans booed everything from a Netflix mention to Hogan promoting Real American Beer, which Hogan owns alongside minority owner WWE.Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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The simple and accessible name is helping the brand and its followers create a one-of-a-kind community on all social media platforms, empowering innovative voices to join together in promoting hair health online.Kaitlyn Gomez, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Addressing this research gap is critical for developing effective treatments and improving the lives of millions of women.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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But the Jazz are improving at the big-picture issues.Tony Jones, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Generative User Interfaces Drive Next-Gen User Experience The rise of generative user interfaces represents a significant advancement in how users interact with applications.Janakiram MSV, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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With sleep disorders affecting approximately 70 million Americans and poor sleep linked to serious health risks like heart disease, stroke and cognitive decline, the Tone Buds represent a significant advancement in personal sleep technology.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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These include starting a new team, relocating an existing team in another market, or elevating the Phoenix Rising from a lower league and admitting it as an MLS expansion team.Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles An emphasis was put on elevating fabrications used throughout the collection and marking the first time that the brand has featured silk.Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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Firmware updates, essential for patching vulnerabilities and enhancing router functionality, are also largely ignored.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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That said, Crocs’ management is utilizing its strong profit margins to repurchase shares and reduce debt, having repaid $248 million in debt and spent $326 million on buybacks in 2024 so far, enhancing shareholder value.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Upgrading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrading. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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