beef (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beef (up)
Verb
  • Cress sprout extract filters pollution and strengthens your barrier, while wild butter ginger root extract helps block damaging, dark-spot-inducing free radicals.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 2 May 2025
  • The formula works on two fronts to create an optimal environment for hair growth while actively strengthening existing hair to decrease hair loss.
    Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 2 May 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
  • The recently operational Atal Setu (Mumbai Trans Harbour Link) further enhances accessibility to South Mumbai.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 May 2025
  • By replacing human workers with AI tools, Intuit aims to enhance efficiency and stay competitive in the rapidly evolving fintech sector.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Verb
  • Venus in Pisces from the 1st encourages you to deepen emotional bonds and allow vulnerability to replace fear.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025
  • As for the film’s source material, Chew-Bose says that making Bonjour Tristesse significantly deepened her appreciation for Sagan’s very real novel.
    Jessie Heyman, Vogue, 1 May 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 9 May. 2025.

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