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as in hill
an upward slope
had to walk our bicycle on the upgrades on our ride through the hills
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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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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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as in to promote
to move higher in rank or position
upgraded them to first class
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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
Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2025
Takeaways from this scenario: Hampton would make a ton of sense for a Steelers offense that ran the ball fourth most in 2024 and just spent two years making serious upgrades on the offensive line.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2025
Amazon is helping Prime members upgrade their travel essentials this weekend with major deals on durable luggage, camping gear, comfy clothing, and more.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
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Noun
There are some unlockables that grant permanent upgrades, such as access to different sites of the manor that can grant temporary bonuses, or even an allowance so Simon starts each day with some coins in his pocket.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2025
Takeaways from this scenario: Hampton would make a ton of sense for a Steelers offense that ran the ball fourth most in 2024 and just spent two years making serious upgrades on the offensive line.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
The incident was upgraded to a shooting, and officers found an adult man in the common stairwell of the building with gunshot wounds.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2025
Amazon is helping Prime members upgrade their travel essentials this weekend with major deals on durable luggage, camping gear, comfy clothing, and more.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrade
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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The spa has a similar indoor-outdoor feel: the yoga studio looks out onto greenery while hot and cold plunge pools come with a wide view of the hills.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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Nike has other picks on sale—pretty much every category on their site has some kind of promotion going on—including a bunch of top-selling sneaks.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
28 Mar. 2025
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While Musk’s often self-aggrandizing moves can be polarizing, Trump’s promotion of him as his proxy balances it out.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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In a video shared on the official Audi FIS World Cup Instagram, Vonn is seen pumping her fists in the air and cheering along with the crowd in celebration after completing her race at the bottom of the slopes in Sun Valley.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Even better: add a few days to your itinerary for visiting a wine region, like Lavaux, which has spectacular terraced slopes overlooking Lake Geneva.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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Specifically, short-chain fatty acids nourish the cells within your gut lining, promoting a healthy intestinal barrier and mucus production and lowering inflammation.—
Beth Krietsch,
SELF,
7 Apr. 2025
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But Schmitz says evidence from animal models suggests that physical activity triggers a series of chemical reactions in cells that promote health in multiple ways.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2025
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The change is aimed at easing administrative burdens and improving accessibility to services for people who need help with both substance use and mental health, according to Pritzker’s office and advocates.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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The increasing role of data science and data analytics is recognized by businesses across all industries and used to improve decision-making through predictive analytics, get a competitive edge, and increase their general efficiency.—
Alexandra Harbert,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Stolarz’s inclination to shout instructions at teammates on the ice, often with serious levels of hostility in the name of competition, comes to him naturally.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Tariffs are designed for a combination of reasons, including protecting domestic markets; inviting foreign investment; and becoming more effective using capabilities, inclinations, and talents in other parts of the world.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The announcement marks the first advancement toward a full agreement that was thrown into jeopardy by rounds of tense talks and Zelensky's disastrous White House visit in February.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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In fact, researchers have theorized that fusion could generate nearly limitless amounts of safe and clean energy on Earth, but the scientific advancements that could make this possible on a large scale are still decades away.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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Walking 5,000 steps up an incline will raise the heart rate more than walking 5,000 steps on flat ground, for example.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
5 Apr. 2025
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Running, walking, or hiking on an incline can also add extra strain, as can beach volleyball or other activities performed on sinking or uneven surfaces.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Upgrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrade. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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