Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramped (up)
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Daniels stepped up to the right to avoid pressure from outside linebacker Tuli Tuipulotu and found Samuel sitting in a soft spot in the Chargers’ zone.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025 -
Security is being stepped up at Jewish sites across the country.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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These solar spotlights can be either staked in the ground or mounted on the wall, giving you tons of placement flexibility.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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It can be mounted on your chest, helmet, or anywhere to get that perfect shot for your vlog.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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More often, the stakes are elevated thanks to greater use of physical sets and in-camera effects than in previous installments.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
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Gordon said that Kershaw elevated his teammates with his performance.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The subsidies were part of the original Affordable Care Act passed during the Obama administration and were enhanced during the COVID-19 pandemic to increase the amount of financial assistance to those who were already eligible and to expand eligibility to more people.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
11 Oct. 2025
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Trautmann’s personal status was enhanced by his bravery in the 1956 FA Cup final against Birmingham City.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Founded in 1980, the company’s work with the federal government expanded significantly after 2018, completing more than $100 million in contracts since 2002, according to GovTribe.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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The league then expanded its postseason bonus pool to $500,000 total in 2022.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Mark shot street protests, Pride marches, and Thanksgiving parades—showing how the city’s diverse cultures and identities are replenished by the demonstrative joy of belonging, and how the city at large is enriched by its variety of communities.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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Over the course of more than two decades, Gaël Monfils has enriched the sport in so many ways.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
1 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 14 Oct. 2025.
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