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ramped (up)

verb

past tense of ramp (up)
as in jacked (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramped (up)
  1. stepped up
  2. mounted
  3. elevated
  4. enhanced
  5. expanded
  6. enriched
Verb
  • In his policy address, Lee has stepped up efforts to boost birth rates.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • When Bruno Fernandes stepped up to the penalty spot on Sunday afternoon, all eyes were at first on him.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of stepped up
Verb
  • One of its most inventive features was the rolleron, a small toothed wheel mounted on each rear fin.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
  • That's where the infamous Tubgaters held court with their traveling hot tub that is mounted on a trailer.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of mounted
Verb
  • Her arrival elevated the popularity of players Black and White alike.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The Miu Miu aesthetic is reinterpreted with a light and contemporary design elevated by the vintage aura of suede and deco leather.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of elevated
Verb
  • Hoffman said the collection has been enhanced with festive looks for holiday parties.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • That vibrancy is enhanced by casting of stellar screen stars in the roles of the adult sisters.
    — Jennie Punter, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of enhanced
Verb
  • What’s impressive is that the movie expanded its audience beyond the Milla Jovovich movies.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Haat has since expanded its services to allow users also to pay utility and phone bills with cash.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of expanded
Verb
  • The data will continue being enriched, so progress and support can be tracked.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Nuclear reactor fuel requires it to be enriched to several percent, while weapons-grade uranium can contain around 90 percent.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of enriched
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“Ramped (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramped%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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