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
Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
So far, however, Chinese authorities have focused on upgrading the export-reliant manufacturing sector instead, with remarkable success in electric vehicles, solar energy and batteries that has spurred pushback from key trade partners.
—Reuters, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Though insurance will cover the majority of expenses incurred by the Rays in renting the Yankees’ spring training facility, the Rays are responsible for the costs of upgrading an adjacent field, where the Yankees’ Low-A affiliate, the Tampa Tarpons, play their regular-season games.
—Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
To help beautify the corridor, Fort Lauderdale has spent millions upgrading public amenities in the area.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
Delta is upgrading its in-flight dining and hospitality experiences, too.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
The investment will focus on replacing aging station service equipment, modernizing the dam's powerplant cranes and upgrading its fire alarm systems to meet current safety standards.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Consider upgrading to these AirPods from Apple.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Turkey has already initiated an indigenous upgrade program for its F-16s called Ozgur, which includes upgrading its oldest Block 30 jets with modern active electronically scanned array radars.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
Necessary improvements include installing lights, padding the outfield walls and upgrading both dugouts before the Tarpons’ season begins.
—Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
So far, however, Chinese authorities have focused on upgrading the export-reliant manufacturing sector instead, with remarkable success in electric vehicles, solar energy and batteries that has spurred pushback from key trade partners.
—Reuters, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Though insurance will cover the majority of expenses incurred by the Rays in renting the Yankees’ spring training facility, the Rays are responsible for the costs of upgrading an adjacent field, where the Yankees’ Low-A affiliate, the Tampa Tarpons, play their regular-season games.
—Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
To help beautify the corridor, Fort Lauderdale has spent millions upgrading public amenities in the area.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
Delta is upgrading its in-flight dining and hospitality experiences, too.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
The investment will focus on replacing aging station service equipment, modernizing the dam's powerplant cranes and upgrading its fire alarm systems to meet current safety standards.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Consider upgrading to these AirPods from Apple.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Turkey has already initiated an indigenous upgrade program for its F-16s called Ozgur, which includes upgrading its oldest Block 30 jets with modern active electronically scanned array radars.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrading
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If reports are to be believed, this may not be the last time he'll be seen with the popular promotion.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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In the past, such roles have offered fertile ground for graft, especially bribes for promotions.Nectar Gan, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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These organizations can offer athletes valuable benefits, including representation in group licensing deals, and provide them a collective voice in promoting their views with lawmakers, business leaders and other key constituencies.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ensure your leadership is promoting safety as a priority, as this can help motivate everyone to adopt safe practices.Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As cited above, while progress has been made over the past 5 decades in improving the taste of LNCS, there is still work to do.Hank Cardello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In other words, policies aimed at supporting Black entrepreneurs must go beyond improving access to credit and tackle the root causes of consumer discrimination.Tiffany Callender, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In an environment of rapid technological advancement and evolving trade policies, semiconductor capital equipment companies are positioned to thrive.John Buckingham, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Its GPUs power breakthroughs across sectors from healthcare to finance, elevating the company to the world's most valuable by market capitalization in 2025.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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With a mission of not changing but elevating, Rich ensured Alexandra Foods’ values, quality, and recipes remained the same, continuing Mark and Alexandra's legacy of authentic culinary craft.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Accessibility Documentation Proper accessibility documentation is essential for demonstrating compliance with legal standards and enhancing transparency in procurement processes.Ran Ronen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Amazon has implemented effective cost management strategies, adopting a more measured hiring pace and enhancing operational efficiency.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Upgrading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrading. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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