variants
also rachets (up)
as in bumps (up)
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratchets (up)
Verb
-
Construction increases fire risk.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026 -
The ability to see farther and hit faster dramatically increases the information processing burden on military organizations.—
Jon R. Lindsay,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Lenovo Monitor Deal The ThinkVision T27-40 is pure functional style, featuring a four-sided ultra-thin bezel that maximizes your view while minimizing distractions.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
-
The graphene oxide forms an efficient heat-transfer network, spreading thermal energy across the membrane as the battery heats up, while the active carbon fiber’s porous structure maximizes surface area for water evaporation.—
Etiido Uko
March 04,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Ratchets (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratchets%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
