upgrade
noun
an incline going up in the direction of movement.
upgraded
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past participleof upgrade.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof upgrade.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
upgradenounan incline going up in the direction of movement.
Example Sentences
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He started with a $100 machine, making trinkets like Christmas ornaments and puzzles, but has since upgraded to more expensive printers for conquering a range of home repairs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Dawn Ranch, dramatically upgraded in 2023, is a 22-acre, all-ages property that once held the Fife’s resort.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Introducing a finder tag, an upgraded watch that checks for respiratory problems and the latest artificial intelligence superpowers in smartphones, Google on Wednesday will unveil its newest Pixel offerings.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
The upgraded commercial net interest income guidance reflects continuing earnings momentum with higher forward rates, volume growth and strong clearing net interest income, RBC says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Or back at the factory, being upgraded so she'll look even taller and bigger and like a sixth grader instead of a fifth grader...
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
