RAMPED (UP) Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

ramped (up)

verb

past tense of ramp (up)

as in jacked (up)

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Fulton’s defense stepped up with Derra Reth getting the game’s first interception.

— Felipe Gamino, Daily News, 22 Aug. 2026
In his absence, Van de Ven, whom De Zerbi has talked up as the best left-sided centre-back in Europe, stepped up and played the best and most consistent stretch of the season.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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Printed and mounted on pieces cardstock were photos of protester’s family members and immigration records which could be found at the archive.

— Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
Rodrigues, showcasing superior strength and resilience, landed powerful calf kicks and strikes, though Hernandez mounted a strong comeback attempt in the third round.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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Lala, which has since weakened into a tropical storm and is moving away from Hawaii, brought a remarkable two to three feet of rain to parts of the Big Island, where the steep terrain and mountains enhanced precipitation.

— Ben Noll, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2026
At West Ham, Fernandes enhanced his reputation as a player who can not only drive his team forward but also play a key role out of possession, defending on the front foot.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

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Approximately 1,000 homes were threatened, and evacuations have expanded, according to an earlier update from the Washoe County Sheriff's Office.

— Jenna Harrison, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have expanded such routes to export their oil via ports in the Red Sea and Gulf of Oman.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

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But the tracks are enriched with synthesizers, violin, flute, trumpet and clarinet — all five members are multi-instrumentalists.

— Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
In contrast, lower-temperature smoldering wildfires release a different mix of compounds, but it is still enriched with toxic aromatic oxygenates and ammonia, which can irritate the respiratory system.

— Michael A. Robinson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026

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