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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
Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Generac — The power generator maker rose 2% following an upgrade to buy from neutral at Citi.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
Guests can also add a premium spirit upgrade for an extra kick.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
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Mogensen has been busy making upgrades to Black Mountain ever since his aquisition.
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The company said this ability to test decisions before execution marks a shift in how industrial systems are designed and upgraded, reducing risk while accelerating change.
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Nestled in the green hills of the Pacific Palisades and just miles from the Pacific Ocean, community members gathered for an afternoon service and concert to grieve, heal and remember — remember homes lost, remember their lives before displacement and remember to find hope in recovery.—
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At the bottom of the hill, Phillips' husband was frantically searching for someone who could help him.—
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But the tickets can be used on consecutive or nonconsecutive dates, and visitors can opt to visit a single WDW park on more than one day during the promotion.—
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Also ahead for the Grammy winner is a tour in promotion of her 2024 album Eternal Sunshine, beginning in June 2026.—
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Strongest winds will occur on the eastern slopes of the San Bernardino mountains.—
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This destabilizes the landscape, weakening steep slopes and damaging critical infrastructure.—
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Still, the district put full faith in its current coaches, promoting from within.—
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The series is part of the theater's efforts to promote accessible, affordable arts programs for the Aurora community.—
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The Carolina Panthers’ defense improved in almost every major statistical category from 2024 to 2025.—
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Tapascott said everything improves when weight drops, from acceleration to braking and efficiency.—
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Ramírez attended the Liceo Fermín Toro, a public school with a reputation for revolutionary politics and catering to high-society families of slightly bohemian inclinations.—
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But industry must adopt innovation that preserves nuance, predictive maintenance inclinations, and incident-specific experience only possible from years of hands-on work.—
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From initial hype to tangible industrial momentum, the 2025 China Apparel Industry AI Technology Application Summit emerged as a key battleground where fashion companies demonstrated their technological advancements.—
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Several new advancement opportunities for students Seventh and eighth grade students now have the opportunity to earn high school credits.—
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Our tester was also impressed by how quiet the machine was while increasing its incline.—
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Lows were in the upper 40s, but temperatures will be on the incline throughout the day, topping out in the low 60s.—
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“Upgrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrade. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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