ramp (up)

verb

Definition of ramp (up)next
as in to jack (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramp (up)
  1. step up
  2. mount
  3. maximize
  4. enhance
  5. expand
  6. elevate
  7. enrich
  8. boost
Verb
  • Ethiopia, South Africa, Morocco and Nigeria have been stepping up efforts to localize manufacturing of equipment for solar power, from module assembly to more advanced manufacturing, according to industry experts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The Rays led the Rockies 8-7 Tuesday night when Junior Caminero stepped up to bat in the top of the 11th inning.
    — Abby DiSalvo, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of step up
Verb
  • Still, a moving camera can feel more intrusive than one mounted on a wall.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The United States has mounted an intervention to prop up the value of the Japanese yen, which recently touched a four-decade low against the dollar.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of mount
Verb
  • The first Guardians made Marvel Studios feel okay with getting weird, but a more confident sequel was required to maximize the concept’s strange potential.
    — EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Countries including Kenya, Angola and Senegal have cultivated partnerships with China, Europe, Japan and the United States, seeking to maximize technology transfer while avoiding dependence on any one power.
    — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of maximize
Verb
  • Finally, the weather forecast is warm in Philadelphia, with the wind slightly blowing out to right field, further enhancing the chances of Schwarber and Harper hitting home runs.
    — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Hypersonic launch capabilities enhance the new Virginia class further, analysts said, noting that testing of a hypersonic glide vehicle is well underway.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhance
Verb
  • Start the conversation, suggest the class, or invite someone into a plan that expands the room.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
  • South Africa's utility, Eskom, plans to develop a 1-gigawatt solar manufacturing facility to capture more value from its fast-expanding solar market and respond to changing electricity demand.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of expand
Verb
  • In an effort to help elevate Thoroughbred racing among the everyday sports fan, Churchill Downs and the New York Racing Association will launch a three-year-old championship series consisting of six races beginning in 2027.
    — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Boxwood shrubs are a great option for pristine hedges and natural privacy screens, elevating your landscaping with their bright green foliage and clean appearance.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of elevate
Verb
  • Hotel loyalty programs are shifting focus from just points and free nights to enriching the entire travel experience.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Of course, wealthy parents can be irresponsible, and low-income parents can create loving, enriching homes.
    — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of enrich
Verb
  • Over the past decade, the partnership has been credited with growing annual visitation from about 3 million to more than 10 million, significantly boosting Fort Worth's economy.
    — Doug Myers, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Now the team is working to boost the source’s brightness and entanglement quality toward a field-deployable device.
    — Sanidhya Sharma, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of boost
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“Ramp (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramp%20%28up%29. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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