BEEFING (UP) Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

beefing (up)

verb

present participle of beef (up)

as in strengthening

to increase the ability of (as a muscle) to exert physical force beefed up the walls with iron bars

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as in intensifying

to make markedly greater in measure or degree will beef up security for the next few days while the president is in town

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Instead of reacting to symptoms, leaders begin strengthening the conditions that lead to better decisions long after the meeting ends.

— Amanda Pascale, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
The city credited her for playing a royal in strengthening intergovernmental partnerships, leading major negotiations, improving operational efficiencies and guiding Saratoga through complex policy, budget and emergency management initiatives.

— Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 21 July 2026

Definition of strengthening

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Now, an intensifying war has again closed off significant access to Persian Gulf oil, reinjecting chaos into the market.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Johnson later identified Scholten by name in subsequent posts, intensifying the controversy.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 21 July 2026

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An aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition involving a tear in the main artery from the heart, due in this case to what is commonly known as hardening of the arteries.

— Duarte Dias, CBS News, 12 July 2026
Over time, this prevents excessive soap scum and residue from hardening on the surface.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026

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The corruption allegations and deepening political crisis in Puerto Rico have caught the attention of some federal legislators, who questioned whether federal funds are being appropriately used.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Instead of closing the door on his dream, Nolan pivoted to studying English literature at University College London, a decision he has since been credited with strengthening his screenwriting and deepening his understanding of language and metaphor.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 July 2026

Definition of deepening

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For a natural, lash-enhancing effect, Briceno suggests pressing the pencil directly into the roots of your lashes rather than drawing a thick line above them.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
Martin explains that the ideal base for wedding makeup is calm, moisturized, and firm skin; that way, the makeup artist can focus more on enhancing your natural glow rather than concealing or correcting.

— Rio Viera-Newton, Vogue, 23 July 2026

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The threat expanded on the Yemeni militant group’s call Monday to close off the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to Saudi ships, heightening the risk for vessels passing through the channel.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Cyclosporiasis cases are on the rise across the nation, heightening people’s concerns over how to safely eat fresh produce, one of the primary sources of the parasitic illness.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

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Cities across the Southwest are stepping up conservation efforts amid the growing crisis facing a key Colorado River reservoir straddling the Utah-Arizona border.

— Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 26 July 2026
Maresca arrives at a time when City’s pre-season preparations are stepping up, and with Madrid trying to sign Rodri.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 25 July 2026

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