Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramped (up)
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Ziaire Williams stepped up off the bench with nine points of his own, and despite six turnovers that led to nine Boston points, the Nets still entered the fourth holding a slim 81-78 lead.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026 -
A lot of guys stepped up and made big plays tonight.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Mavericks mounted a 9-0 run to get within one on a 3-pointer by Thompson.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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But Machado still has not appeared publicly, González remains in exile in Spain, and the opposition has not yet mounted any substantial public protest.—
Michael Albertus,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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Indian traders are bracing for a year of record government debt supply, which may keep borrowing costs elevated in the nation’s bond market.—
Subhadip Sircar,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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The former Kansas and Alabama wing has elevated his game since conference play began.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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Of course, the whole shebang was greatly enhanced by the venue itself, which delivered its mind-blowing mix of colorful, moving visuals across and around its unbelievable vivid and clear 16K resolution wraparound LED screen that dominates the interior of this 366-foot-fall building.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Safar was initially charged as a juvenile before the case against him was enhanced in September.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Global capability centers and captives, particularly in India and other low-cost locations, have expanded rapidly.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In recent years, the festival has expanded its offerings to attendees, including beers from outside the country, non-alcoholic beers, ciders and even some hard liquors.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Data is collected deliberately, retained indefinitely, enriched with other datasets and analyzed by increasingly powerful AI systems.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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For his part, Tatum gives a complex performance the likes of which he’s never been asked before, enriched by his own status as a parent.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Ramped (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramped%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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