beef (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beef (up)
Verb
  • This experience strengthened my conviction in the impact of upskilling, talent development and strategic collaborations across industry, academia, nonprofits and government.
    Jay Garcia, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Several bridges in western Poland have been strengthened in recent years to accommodate heavy military loads.
    Barry R. Posen, Foreign Affairs, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • President Trump’s recent ultimatum proposing U.S. recognition of Russia’s annexation of Crimea has intensified the diplomatic divide within Europe, forcing European capitals to choose between Kyiv or Washington.
    Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • As the pope’s funeral approached, security around the Vatican intensified.
    Alan Yuhas, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • His mission is to democratize AI, ensuring that businesses of all sizes can leverage automation to enhance productivity and efficiency.
    Jason Phillips, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
  • This approach enables companies to tailor marketing strategies and personalize offerings, thereby enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In today’s environment—where diners increasingly ask where food comes from—this trend gives operators a way to deepen authenticity, connection, and trust. #4 Diner Designed Menus that listen, meals that engage The rise of personalization isn’t new.
    Unilever Food Solutions Contributor, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The intricate tensions of their relationships are deepened by evocations of the past—including their forebears’ tragic resistance to enslavement—and of enduring African traditions.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Forecasters said the combination of drought stress and windy weather significantly heightens the risk of new outbreaks in parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, PennLive reported.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
  • The crisis heightened in September 2006, after the Gol Flight 1907 accident that killed all passengers and crew onboard.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Beef (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beef%20%28up%29. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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