ramp (up)

Definition of ramp (up)next

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Verb
  • The political leadership of both of our major parties must step up to sustain the research enterprise in our public and private universities.
    Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
  • Oil has been diverted, drilling shut down, other suppliers stepped up exports, and thousands of tankers were rerouted to different ports.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • Under the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, schools faced mounting pressure to raise test scores, creating a fundamental tension between learning time and and play time.
    Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
  • Frustrated with your mounting obligations?
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • What won’t sate is Riley’s mention in April of Plan B being maximizing salary-cap space for free agency 13 months from now, during the 2027 offseason.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2026
  • Continue to deadhead dahlias throughout their blooming season, as often as once a week, to maximize their flower production.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
  • California has a goal to enhance road safety, and lawmakers are interested in potentially curtailing dangerous vehicle sizes.
    Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • Ulbrich envisions Walker expanding his leadership role on the defense as well with Elliss and defensive tackle David Onyemata no longer in the building.
    Josh Kendall, New York Times, 16 June 2026
  • The backstory What started as a private project, owned by former TAP Air pilot Gonçalo Pessoa and wife Patrícia Trigo, has expanded over the years to become arguably the most talked about resort in Portugal.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • What truly sets it apart is the decadent foie gras aioli that adds a velvety, indulgent texture and a depth of flavor that elevates every bite.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
  • Chronic stress elevates cortisol, which degrades collagen and slows barrier recovery.
    Allison Palmer Updated June 13, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • Endowed chairs are among the university’s highest academic honors, recognizing faculty whose groundbreaking work advances their field, enriches the campus community and drives global impact.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
  • The system enriches the account, identifies the sponsor who uploaded the new domain, drafts contextual outbound citing eight weeks of gains and routes it to the account team.
    Varun Milind Kulkarni, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • The measure’s failure could worsen the financial outlook for both the city and school district, which viewed Measure V as a way to boost funding and avoid disruptive budget cuts.
    Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
  • Collagen-boosting peptides work over time to plump and smooth the appearance of wrinkles, hyaluronic acid hydrates and softens, and a protective cocktail of vitamins A, C, and E shields skin from daily environmental aggressors.
    Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
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“Ramp (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramp%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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