ratcheted (up)

variants also racheted (up)
past tense of ratchet (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratcheted (up)
Verb
  • For example, Doak kicked on so impressively at Middlesbrough in 2024-25 that his value increased to the point that Bournemouth paid £25m for him.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The rate of lifetime depression among women has increased by over 40% in the last decade, yet periods like postpartum and perimenopause remain under-addressed in mainstream mental health care.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Green and Gold faithful at historic Lambeau Field will be extra pumped up given Parsons' presence.
    Jim Reineking, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
  • While her heart and effort were Aurora, she also was pumped up for her brother, who was named the game’s MVP against the Cincinnati powerhouse.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Ratcheted (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratcheted%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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