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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in promoting
to move higher in rank or position
upgraded them to first class
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in improving
to make better
that restaurant had better upgrade its service—and fast—if it wants to stay in business
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of upgrading
Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Don’t miss out on upgrading your travels with these essential items.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
Lastly, India is upgrading its existing Heron drones, improving their sensors and resilience against counter-drone systems, in partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Sell-side analysts have only started upgrading price targets for a few internet names.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
At our company, regularly upgrading IT defenses proved to be an essential part of our agility strategy.
—Padmakumar Nair, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Rising prices and changing strategies Tesla is known for changing prices pretty often, downgrading or upgrading with market fluctuations.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
Evenings are prime time for upgrading our skincare regimen.
—Jessie Quinn, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
Over the next decade, the district is considering changes that would better spread its students and academic programs across its 144 schools — which will likely mean closing and merging some schools while upgrading others, according to early plans.
—Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Don’t miss out on upgrading your travels with these essential items.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
Lastly, India is upgrading its existing Heron drones, improving their sensors and resilience against counter-drone systems, in partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Sell-side analysts have only started upgrading price targets for a few internet names.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
At our company, regularly upgrading IT defenses proved to be an essential part of our agility strategy.
—Padmakumar Nair, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Rising prices and changing strategies Tesla is known for changing prices pretty often, downgrading or upgrading with market fluctuations.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
Evenings are prime time for upgrading our skincare regimen.
—Jessie Quinn, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrading
Noun
-
Now, with the PFL’s multimillion-dollar deal with Francis Ngannou and partnerships with global broadcast platforms like DAZN, the promotion has become a legitimate contender for talent acquisition.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
-
The promotion, aimed at foreigners disenchanted with their day-to-day lives, offers residences for as low as just €1, or about $1.Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
By addressing individual risk factors, encouraging additional imaging and promoting early detection, these new rules are a vital advancement in the fight against breast cancer.Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
-
By Hannah Jackson Again, reducing sugar and alcohol, and adding a sleep supplement, which helps to mimic some properties of oestrogen while also promoting sleep, has actually put a stop to the night sweats altogether, and also to occasional hot flashes during the day.Devinder Bains, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
These populations often face systemic healthcare biases and limited access to care, making early detection crucial for improving outcomes.Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
-
Business development leaders must focus on how their products or services help customers meet their environmental goals, whether that means reducing emissions, improving efficiency or complying with new regulations.Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
Golden Matrix continues to focus on expanding its global reach by obtaining gaming licenses in new markets and enhancing its product offerings through technological advancements.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
-
But one particular bottleneck that analysts are looking at could have an impact on our rapid advancement in AI infrastructure over the next few quarters.John Werner, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
What sets it apart, beyond a focus on elevating authentic Mexican dishes using British ingredients, is its promotion of Mezcal and its presence at the forefront of the experience.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
-
The prestigious recognition celebrates the chapter's exceptional growth, innovative programming and dedication to elevating the public relations profession across Northwest Arkansas and beyond.Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 20 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
This approach leverages influencers' unique ability to connect with audiences in an authentic way, enhancing the brand's visibility and credibility.Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
-
Active ILMs could also provide flexible and adaptable joints for robotics-enhancing functionality.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near upgrading
Cite this Entry
“Upgrading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrading. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share