Synonyms of upgrading

upgrading 1 of 2

noun

as in promotion

a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position

she was surprised by the unannounced upgrading to the position of supervisor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promotion
• advancement
• upgrade
• rise
• ascent
• creation
• elevation
• preference
• preferment
• magnification
• aggrandizement
• glorification
• exaltation
• ennoblement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduction
• downgrade
• degradation
• removal
• suspension
• demotion
• discharge
• deposition
• overthrow
• expulsion
• dismissal
• abasement
• impeachment
• disrating
• ouster
• comedown
• fall
• downfall
• unseating
• dethronement
• unmaking

upgrading

2 of 2

verb

present participle of upgrade

1

as in promoting

to move higher in rank or position

upgraded them to first class

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promoting
• elevating
• advancing
• improving
• raising
• kicking upstairs
• furthering
• forwarding
• lifting
• boosting
• decorating
• commissioning
• heightening
• uplifting
• complimenting
• celebrating
• honoring
• commending
• aggrandizing
• citing
• congratulating
• praising
• applauding
• ennobling
• extolling
• saluting
• acclaiming
• lauding
• hailing
• exalting
• eulogizing
• knighting
• glorifying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reducing
• downgrading
• lowering
• degrading
• removing
• demoting
• dismissing
• overthrowing
• expelling
• impeaching
• ousting
• deposing
• unseating
• taking down
• shaming
• humiliating
• dishonoring
• dethroning
• disgracing
• abasing
• mortifying
• denouncing
• condemning
• humbling
• demeaning
• unmaking
• censuring
• damning
• reprobating

2

as in improving

to make better

that restaurant had better upgrade its service—and fast—if it wants to stay in business

Synonyms & Similar Words

• improving
• enhancing
• refining
• amending
• remedying
• remediating
• helping
• perfecting
• ameliorating
• bettering
• enriching
• reinforcing
• meliorating
• refurbishing
• strengthening
• reforming
• rectifying
• correcting
• rehabilitating
• revising
• revamping
• reworking
• intensifying
• editing
• boosting
• polishing
• fine-tuning
• redrafting
• rehabbing
• honing
• fining
• fortifying
• emending
• beefing (up)
• touching up
• retouching

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• worsening
• damaging
• impairing
• harming
• hurting
• injuring
• spoiling
• tarnishing
• reducing
• vitiating
• defacing
• marring
• diminishing
• lowering
• disfiguring
• blighting
• endamaging
• lessening
• flawing
• blemishing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of upgrading

Noun

Between ultrafast charging, game-changing AI camera tricks, and pocket-sized foldable screens that open into mini tablets, these deals will make upgrading feel like a genuine leap forward. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

These changes should be combined with a broader upgrading of Taiwan’s armed forces’ network of sensors, communications tools, drones, and missiles. — Holmes Liao, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026

Being aggressive upgrading the backup quarterback spot sets a standard, one Dolphins’ fans should hope pushes the franchise forward. — Omar Kelly august 30, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026

For all the talk of upgrading, Rogers and Vinicius Jr have eluded them, and the list of plausible upgrades is dwindling. — James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Passengers on all of Air New Zealand’s long-haul routes operated by its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and 777 jets have the option of upgrading to its premium economy cabin. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

The study surveyed 1,000 senior leaders in retail, manufacturing and transportation and logistics across eight countries and found that upgrading everyday workflows with AI, automation and better data pays off in a big way. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 July 2026

The three-year agreement will focus on redesigning and upgrading spent fuel examination capabilities at the Naval Reactors Facility in Idaho, a key site responsible for supporting the Navy’s nuclear fleet. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

Fans chasing atmosphere can weigh the perks of upgrading, whether that means a club level, a standing-room social area or a section known for being the loudest in the building. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

Verb

Czeisler said his main problem is usually the cost and hassle of accessing information or upgrading computers to keep them current. — Robert Ferris, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

Additionally, existing chains are likely to respond by upgrading facilities, expanding loyalty perks and enhancing prepared food options. — Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026

The department also improved its emergency response fleet by upgrading fire engines, ladder trucks and ambulances. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026

Raytheon has been expanding its workforce and upgrading manufacturing operations to raise output. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026

This included building new restrooms, upgrading old fire alarm systems and the elevator, installing air conditioning and responding to other health, safety and accessibility issues, according to previous reporting in The State Hornet. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Billions were spent on upgrading the team’s stadium, training complex and, more importantly, playing squad. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

To address water recycling and conservation, the company is upgrading its effluent treatment plant with a MBBR biological and tertiary treatment process to achieve the ZDHC Progressive level. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Heinrich sought to pass his own bill to force data centers to shoulder the costs of upgrading the electric grid, which Republicans blocked. — Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026