beef (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for beef (up)
Verb
  • Nevertheless, the stadium had by then become synonymous with big football occasions — a status that was only strengthened by three European Cup finals being staged between 1963 and 1971.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Regional lenders have been under pressure after last year's banking turmoil, prompting mergers aimed at strengthening balance sheets and expanding into faster-growing markets.
    Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Padrino also accused Washington of sharply intensifying aerial surveillance of Venezuela, citing a surge in spy flights last month.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
  • And, as the first phase of his Gaza peace plan makes headway, the focus on the prospect of him winning is intensifying.
    Kate Bartlett, NPR, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Keney innovations include RibbonFET, a new transistor architecture enabling efficient scaling, and PowerVia, a backside power delivery system enhancing energy flow.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Cal Fire helicopter pilots will be training over three nights, starting Thursday, in the Sacramento area using night-vision goggles to enhance their ability to fight wildfires in the dark.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Over the years, Kahn has seen her friend’s spirituality and connection to others deepen.
    Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
  • As their bond deepens, Tate must confront dark secrets from Wren’s past and the possibility that love can transcend life and death.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This continuous conversation, heightened by agile promo tactics and surprise announcements, is central to Swift’s stranglehold on cultural capital.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Visible operations—from stealth fighters and amphibious assault ships to transport aircraft—serve both as a deterrent and preparation for potential intervention, thereby heightening regional stakes.
    John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Beef (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beef%20%28up%29. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.

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