UPGRADE Synonyms: 186 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈəp-ˌgrād

Definition of upgrade

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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upgrade

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verb

ˈəp-ˌgrād

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

Noun

For the 76ers, Brown is a clear upgrade over George, who turns 36 in October and has dealt with numerous injuries in recent years. — Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Lotte is now said to be planning upgrades to its own business instead, refitting its theaters with recliner seating, upgraded projection and sound-specialized auditoriums, while also expanding its content business. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026

Verb

Lotte is now said to be planning upgrades to its own business instead, refitting its theaters with recliner seating, upgraded projection and sound-specialized auditoriums, while also expanding its content business. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026 This finding underscores an urgent need to upgrade wastewater infrastructure, expand monitoring, and research pharmaceutical impacts on marine life globally. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for upgrade

Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrade

Noun

Kotagiri was once a hill station from the British era, and that’s why many of its older houses feature the same heavy stone masonry.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 July 2026
The rolling hills and pastureland of Vernon County are home to the highest concentration of organic farms in the state.

— Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

Definition of hill

Noun

Anderson also faces a charge of possession, promotion, or production of certain visual material depicting a child, which is a state jail felony.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026
Budweiser's free beer promotion for America's 250th and its own 150th anniversary quickly exhausted its initial $150,000 budget, disappointing many.

— Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of promotion

Noun

Several hours later, rescuers carried the injured on stretchers and recovered the dead in makeshift carts, painstakingly hauling them back up the rugged slope, official Noor Zaman said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
This hard-working plant tolerates heat, drought, salt, and humidity, and provides good soil stabilization on slopes.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Definition of slope

Verb

Good Chop is dedicated to providing the finest cuts of meat while promoting sustainable practices.

— Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
The company threw a lavish caviar party at Cannes and in May hosted panels promoting its cinematic tool at Amazon’s AI on the Lot event in Culver City.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

Definition of promote

Noun

Spiritual progress requires fighting against the natural downward inclination of our souls—though fighting, oddly, is also the problem.

— Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
Getty Choosing a college major has always been a big life decision, influenced by not only personal inclinations and talents, but also by starting salaries.

— Courtney Connley-Hampton, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of inclination

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Brent Stubbs, the facility’s chief administrative officer, compared the advanced tech to construction equipment, washing machines and other advancements that revolutionized human labor.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.

— Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Definition of advancement

Noun

The riverfront includes steep inclines, large rocks and uneven ground that can be difficult for workers or machinery to manage safely.

— Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026
Temperatures will be on the incline, reaching into the 90s by lunchtime and the upper 90s by the late afternoon.

— Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 28 June 2026

Definition of incline

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