upgrade
noun
an incline going up in the direction of movement.
are upgrading
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present progressiveof upgrade.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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And it could just be a narrow band of affluent consumers who are upgrading their appliances and home kitchens, while other customers are holding out until they need to replace a broken appliance, Silverman said.
From MarketWatch ● May 15, 2026
“While we are lowering our estimates and price target, with new guidance and current valuation looking better aligned with the facts on the ground, we are upgrading shares.”
From Barron's ● May 1, 2026
Building product companies have faced significant challenges recently as tariffs have driven up raw material prices and fewer consumers are upgrading their homes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026
Both retailers say growing numbers of their customers are upgrading their camping kit likes the Davis family to include luxuries like mattresses, carpets and furniture.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2025
Many airlines are upgrading Internet access on their planes so passengers can stay connected or stream entertainment on their electronic devices.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 5, 2023
