ramped (up)

past tense of ramp (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramped (up)
Verb
  • Some women have stepped up to revive them.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Moody was playing his first game for the Bears after being cut by the San Francisco 49ers last month, but stepped up as time expired to hand Chicago a third-straight win under first-year coach Ben Johnson.
    George Ramsay, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Sensors mounted on the rear and sides give operators a 360-degree view, while spatial audio and radio frequency detection alert them to nearby or hidden threats.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Israeli criticism of Netanyahu has mounted as the war in Gaza dragged on.
    Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Chantelle kept the energy elevated and joyful while pushing the class to really get their groove on all while including modifications if needed.
    Essence, Essence, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Still, his pulse was elevated, likely as a result of being nervous over the surreal situation playing out in our family room.
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Cordelia Tuan, 32, of Detroit, who spoke outside of the Central Station, also raised concern with the shutdown and the ending of Affordable Care Act enhanced subsidies being fought over amid it.
    Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Using porous graphite felt and enhanced heat transfer, gas released from the resin escapes while a vacuum system removes it, allowing crowns to survive the process without cracking.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The debut of gym-style competition climbing in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics further expanded the sport’s visibility, bringing powerhouse women climbers like Janja Garnbret and Brooke Raboutou to the global stage.
    Kelli María Korducki, HubSpot, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Once a single dining room, the space has expanded to include six separate rooms and a full-service bar, totaling 13,000 square feet.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Go with the classic Sun In Hair Lightener, enriched with aloe, marigold, chamomile, and flaxseed, or the newer Fun In by Sun In Temporary Hair Color, which rinses out after one wash.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Featuring a Shampoo, conditioner, in-shower treatment, and thickening serum—each enriched with biotin, prebiotics, and rosemary oil—this is designed to volumize, soothe the scalp, and reduce breakage for a healthier head of hair.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Ramped (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramped%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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