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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The win further strengthens an impressive turnaround for the program, which missed the playoffs last year at 7-11-2, and in 2024 at 8-12.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026 -
According to fitness coach Noam Tamir, CSCS, simply grabbing and holding onto weights challenges and strengthens your hands.—
Danielle Zickl,
Health,
26 Feb. 2026
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The bills have landed as debate over the future of data center regulation intensifies across the state.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2026
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The defeat intensifies pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who already faced a leadership crisis and struggles with cost-of-living challenges.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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One pedal driving enhances efficiency through regenerative braking.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2026
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These form a periodic stack that enhances optoelectronic properties.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Lee Harvey Oswald folding under Jack Ruby’s bullet—a split second that hardens into our collective memory.—
Christopher Anderson,
Vanity Fair,
27 Feb. 2026
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The snow eventually hardens like a concrete entombment.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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As much is clear in the vivid animation, layered jokes, and peculiar fixations — an endearing combination that heightens what could’ve been a forgettable series.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
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The ad was shot on vintage tube cameras from the '80s, giving it a tactile, analog feel that heightens the retro disco energy.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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The pickup deepens Banijay’s already significant footprint in comedy formats.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2026
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Actively teasing practice videos only deepens that possibility.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Beefs (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beefs%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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