beefing (up)

present participle of beef (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for beefing (up)
Verb
  • Takaichi, a hard-line conservative who’s cited former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as her hero, has called for strengthening Japan’s military, and taking a tougher stance against China and North Korea.
    Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Beyond transactions, New World Realty remains active in charitable initiatives and local events, strengthening the ties that have defined its legacy for more than three decades.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The year Goldberg-Polin and her family arrived in Israel, the country launched Operation Cast Lead, a massive military operation aimed at halting intensifying Hamas mortar, missile and rocket fire terrorizing southern Israeli communities.
    Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The launch comes amid intensifying competition.
    MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Over time, this plaque buildup can lead to hardening and narrowing of the arteries.
    Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Meanwhile, hardening facilities is expensive—and the money could be used for more lucrative ventures.
    Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • While federal officials maintain that only criminals are being targeted, local advocates and community leaders say lawful residents and families with pending cases have also been detained, deepening fears that the crackdown is casting too wide a net and eroding public trust.
    Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Qatar is deepening its presence in Egypt after more than a decade of strained ties.
    Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • These appointments reflect WestEnd’s ambition for the future, the company said, with a specific focus on enhancing the company’s position in the international television market and expanding its presence in North America, with Braverman based in New York City.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
  • This style’s romantic sleeves create a balanced look by enhancing the shoulders.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • With Mercury and later the sun in Scorpio, your communication sector becomes supercharged, heightening your psychic receptivity and investigative nature.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
  • January’s energy is heightening your creative side and invites a playful, loving energy into your interactions.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • At the time, Saunders praised Kelce for stepping up during the big moment.
    Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Thanks to agents stepping up, the truth is coming out.
    Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Beefing (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beefing%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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