ramp (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramp (up)
Verb
  • Trump administration steps up pressure on Powell Top government officials have also stepped up their criticism of Powell's tenure at the Fed.
    Rafael Nam, NPR, 22 July 2025
  • What To Know Russia has been stepping up its Shahed-type strike drones and decoy drones in overnight strikes with the largest attack so far including 728 drones taking place on July 8.
    Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Verb
  • Unless shareholders mount a legal challenge to the later date, however, there are no repercussions for the company.
    Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 11 July 2025
  • Weight’s been shaved off the eight-speed gearbox mount’s stiffness, 10% to be exact, while the camper, cast and toe settings have all been tuned, and the rear subframes have been mounted directly to the aluminium body instead of via rubber bushes.
    Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • Readers will learn how to identify viable investment opportunities, minimize financial risk, and leverage tax incentives to maximize profitability.
    Forbes Books Press Release Official, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • Research has shown that twice the RDA helps to maximize muscle protein synthesis.
    Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • So, do not try to enhance your level by changing a Director role to a VP one.
    Robin Ryan, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • While administration officials tout the bill as a tool to enhance public safety, immigration experts caution that the funding far exceeds what's needed to target serious criminal offenders.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Verb
  • Although the company is actively adapting—expanding into energy storage, changing billing models, and tweaking its supply chain—investors continue to be concerned about the pace and effectiveness of these strategic adjustments.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • To expand its financial services sector, the BVI is developing an International Arbitration Center, positioning itself as a premier destination for international dispute resolution.
    Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • The flat front is sophisticated enough to pair with work blouses or elevate your favorite T-shirt with.
    Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 12 July 2025
  • Johnson then set his feet, elevated and released his shot over the outstretched right arm of a 6-foot-11 defender, the Phoenix Suns’ Oso Ighodaro.
    Josh Robbins, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • Edwards said most have centered their message on how immigrants enrich and renew the country, whereas Trump's remarks emphasized what the U.S. has to offer new citizens.
    Juliana Kim, NPR, 21 July 2025
  • Supported by various cultural institutions, these gatherings now bring in international guests for workshops and collaborations, enriching Poland’s ballroom scene and bringing it further into the mainstream.
    Vogue, Vogue, 21 July 2025
Verb
  • The expansion would boost cargo-handling capacity by 50% and create jobs, the company said at a ground breaking ceremony Friday.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
  • In Lake County, the 11% rate is greatly boosted by Gary’s 28% vacancy rate and East Chicago’s 21%, along with 15% in Whiting and Schneider.
    Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2025
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“Ramp (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramp%20%28up%29. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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