upgrade
noun
an incline going up in the direction of movement.
have upgraded
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present perfectof upgrade.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Officials said they have upgraded air monitors at nearby Eastman Avenue Elementary School to screen for hydrogen sulfide, methane and ammonia — all byproducts of rotting food.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Credit rating agencies KBRA, S&P, and Morningstar all have upgraded ratings on several classes of Carvana auto receivable notes in recent months, Wedbush pointed out.
From Barron's ● Nov. 24, 2025
The PC market has showed unexpected momentum recently, as customers have upgraded devices partly due to a Windows end-of-life update.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 17, 2025
Following the theft, Bybit's chief executive said they "should have upgraded and moved away from Safe" earlier.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2025
Foreign investor interest, although rising, has not yet led to actual deals; several credit rating agencies have upgraded their outlook for the country.
From The 2000 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
