UPGRADED Synonyms: 116 Similar and Opposite Words

upgraded

verb

past tense of upgrade

as in promoted

to move higher in rank or position upgraded them to first class

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as in improved

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 upgraded The Preferred seats also receive upgraded bedding, a mattress pad, pajamas and an enhanced amenity kit. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 Following the results, analysts at Bank of America upgraded shares to neutral from an underperform rating on accelerating AI growth, but warned of limited upside ahead. — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 To keep hope and Slough alive, the Saints upgraded at running back with Etienne, drafted Tyson and brought in Fant. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 The bridge’s 22 piers were seismically retrofitted from the water upward in 2002, but the underwater infrastructure supporting the piers hasn’t been renovated or upgraded since the bridge opened to traffic in 1969. — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026 Its cabin is classier for the 2027 model year, incorporating authentic wood trim, new color schemes and upgraded tech. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Europe upgraded its airline consumer laws this summer to eliminate cases like hers. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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The same year, Martin was promoted to president and general manager of the station.

— Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Aug. 2026
By 2011, Bayliss was promoted to CEO of Virgin Group, overseeing a sprawling portfolio that includes an airline, telecommunications giant, gym chain, and commercial space-tourism business.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

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The color isn’t a precise measurement of toxicity, but a visual cue that glycoalkaloids may be elevated.

— Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026
Fourteen years after geeking out over his MSG debut, Styles, now 32, commanded the storied building with new authority, electricity, and dazzling production value that elevated it above any of the six shows of his I’ve seen before.

— Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

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For daily family casual gaming scenarios, the M7SG is equipped with exclusive Game Mode Plus and enhanced Game Bar, supporting VRR variable refresh rate and ALLM automatic low-latency mode.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026
Meta agreed to impose changes including a default two-hour daily time limit for teens across Facebook and Instagram, muted notifications during school hours, and enhanced parental controls, with more updates potentially on the horizon.

— Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026

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