ratchet (up)

verb

variants also rachet (up)
Definition of ratchet (up)next
as in to bump (up)

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  1. maximize
  2. increase
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  • Yet each of the 553 rooms still give guests the chance to maximize their downtime, thanks to plush bedding, modern bathrooms, and the option to Netflix and chill directly from the hotel television.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Together, the two structures can be designed around a broader retirement objective rather than simply maximizing the effectiveness of a savings account.
    — Jeff Stevenson, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
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  • Contributions would increase depending on family size, with a family of four expected to pay $500,000, officials said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Europe in particular appears vulnerable to increasing borrowing costs, with inflation in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain all exceeding analysts’ expectations.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
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“Ratchet (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratchet%20%28up%29. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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