Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramped (up)
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Both players stepped up with back-to-back buckets to stop the run.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2026 -
Saudi Arabia stepped up direct engagement with Tehran in a bid to de-escalate tensions, according to several European officials.—
Arsalan Shahla,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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There are unexpected combinations, such as an 18th-century bust of a young girl mounted on a black marble column custom-made in a Parisian workshop; both are placed in front of a magnificent sketch.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
8 Mar. 2026
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Iowa missed nine consecutive shots and committed four turnovers in a five-minute stretch during which UCLA mounted an 11-0 run.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The time and attention to detail afforded it by Lord and Miller suggest that the directors are as susceptible as any of us to that amazement, elevated by the moving solemnity and celestial dimensions of Daniel Pemberton’s beautiful score.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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Energy producers in the Middle East are yet to resume production full-scale and shipping costs are likely to be elevated for a while.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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From cushioned walking sneakers to sleek slip-ons and foldable flats, the brand boasts arch-supporting insoles enhanced with anti-odor technology to keep feet feeling fresh and comfortable all day long.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Secure the precious metal properly Private vault facilities for gold storage offer enhanced features such as advanced security measures and comprehensive insurance coverage specifically designed for precious metals.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Last year, lawmakers boosted the annual amount allocated to the state’s film and TV tax credit program and expanded the criteria for eligible projects in an attempt to lure production back to California.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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While China’s economy expanded by 5% last year, the country has entered a fourth year of deflation amid real estate slump, weak consumer confidence and local government debt stress.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Iran also holds more than 8,000 kilograms, about 17,600 pounds, of uranium enriched to lower levels.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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If it were enriched further to about 90%, that would be enough fissile material for roughly a dozen atomic bombs.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Ramped (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramped%20%28up%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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