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
While Adyen hadn’t formally upgraded guidance, it had disclosed the Talon.One and Orb deals would contribute to its top-line growth, he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
You might spot the 11-room Inn on the Russian River, a recently upgraded property whose riverside perch includes a private dock and summer rates of roughly $260 to $430 nightly.
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
I did the ordering and the inventory and he upgraded the accounting system, brought in new electric cash registers, streamlined the vendors—modernized it.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
