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as in hills
an upward slope
had to walk our bicycle on the upgrades on our ride through the hills
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as in promotions
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 slopes
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 promotes
to move higher in rank or position
upgraded them to first class
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as in improves
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 upgrades
Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
When booked with an eligible credit card, these programs unlock exclusive perks, such as early and late checkout, daily breakfast for two, room upgrades (based on availability), and a $100 property credit.
—Amber Kallor, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Several high-traffic rail stations are undergoing upgrades as well.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Skip upgrades that feel like upkeep to buyers, such as open shelving or oversized appliances.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
The firm plans to spend $10 million in finish outs and upgrades, said the firm’s CEO Bill Cawley.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Of course, these upgrades can be expensive.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
While the exterior is impressive, performance upgrades are what makes this classic muscle car truly stand out.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Features like Local Capture, streamlined security updates and the ability to turn off phone call haptics highlight Apple's focus on practical upgrades that matter.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Those charges will remain on some flights as the airline upgrades its fleet with new equipment.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
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The distance between desire and disclosure is measured in hotel room upgrades.
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Seaport upgrades Sphere to buy from neutral Seaport sees strength resulting from Sphere’s Wizard of Oz show.
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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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Expansive windows frame the rows of grapes like living artwork, while terraces, pergolas, and outdoor living spaces invite residents to linger, glass in hand, taking in the sunset over the hills.—
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The promotions will come, but young aspirational workers should focus on building their skills over rushing to nab any new snazzy title to update their LinkedIn.—
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Macclesfield entered the ninth tier in 2021-22, winning three promotions in four seasons since then.—
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In the winter, residents can take to the slopes of Sun Valley Resort; come summertime, skis are replaced with hiking boots, mountain bikes, and golf clubs.—
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North-facing slopes around Gornergrat and Stockhorn tend to hold firm, chalky conditions, while the cross-border run into Cervinia adds sunnier aspects and softer snow.—
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The Kaizen Approach is a Japanese philosophy that promotes incremental change in organizations at every level.—
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The National Endowment for Democracy, which promotes freedom across Latin America including in Cuba, has named Eddy Acevedo, a longtime expert in Western Hemisphere politics, as its vice president for policy and government relations.—
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Ending the government shutdown would ease the situation for controllers, but the FAA said the flight cuts will remain in place until their safety data improves.—
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Nix will only be on a rookie contract for so long, and the Broncos’ cap situation improves significantly in 2026.—
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Its flexible 3-layer HydroWall shell is completely waterproof and still breathable, with pit zips to release excess heat on steep inclines.—
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Recovery days are crucial because posterior chain muscles—your glutes, hamstrings, and calves—can fatigue quickly at higher inclines, says Hribick.—
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
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Initial ground tests began in 2022, and flight trials are expected later in the decade, reflecting Seoul’s intent to field a regional deterrent amid North Korea’s missile advancements.—
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Lin—whose early career at Zappos and mathematical inclinations molded him into an early backer of companies like Airbnb and DoorDash—has been at Sequoia since 2010.—
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For costume designer Nicky Smith, helping Robinson and Kanin deliver on the show’s eccentric potential meant working against her natural inclinations.—
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“Upgrades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrades. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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