1
as in strengthens
to increase the ability of (as a muscle) to exert physical force
beefed up the walls with iron bars
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2
as in intensifies
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beefs (up)
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This strengthens the case that a massive, hidden planet orbiting inside the disk has been shaping its structure since the system’s youth.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025 -
The bill strengthens protections against antisemitism and all forms of discrimination in K-12 schools by setting clear classroom standards, increasing accountability for local school agencies and establishing teacher and administrator training.—
Daniel Klein,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Trump has been unable to follow through on his promises to apply economic sanctions as Putin intensifies his attacks on civilians in Ukraine, Boyechko added.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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The decision to strip away all context intensifies its emotional weight, transforming silence into an overwhelming presence.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Jen Serena’s expertise in photography enhances their work, bringing a refined sense of detail and composition to their films.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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Ensuring your trees are located in a spot that receives plenty of bright light throughout the day enhances the growth of your trees and encourages them to produce a good fruit set.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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Uniting Prevention and Detection Traditional cybersecurity strategies often treat prevention and detection as separate undertakings—one team hardens systems to repel threats, while another prepares to identify and respond to breaches that slip through the cracks.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Another approach involves injecting the material directly into the deficit, in the form of a gel that subsequently hardens into a solid.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
3 Jan. 2025
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Cal picks her up in a muddy old 4×4, then takes her on a bumpy ride through the bush during which the tension quickly heightens between them.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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When the creature eventually gets munched on by a bigger fish, the concentration of DDT in the new predator's bloodstream only heightens.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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America’s retreat from WHO deepens the damage by weakening global systems for monitoring outbreaks, reviewing evidence and maintaining databases such as the Global Burden of Disease.—
Stan Chu Ilo,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Sylvia’s relationship with Carabinieri captain Giovanni Riva deepens, but the finalization of Riva’s divorce and his desire to set down roots in Umbria threatens Sylvia’s sense of independence.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Beefs (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beefs%20%28up%29. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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