ramped (up)

past tense of ramp (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramped (up)
Verb
  • Executive vps Ryan Brown, Jessica Sinn and Justin Zambuto stepped up to lead the company day-to-day after Horne exited, and all three will now report to Henchman.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
  • In fact, Moscow has recently stepped up its offensive and on Sunday launched its biggest air attack on Ukraine, hitting a key government building.
    Silvia Amaro, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Adek Berry | Afp | Getty Images China's consumer prices fell more than expected in August while deflation in wholesale prices persisted, as calls mounted for Beijing to ramp up measures to bolster sluggish domestic demand and cushion weakening exports growth.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Some firearms were mounted on the walls, fully accessible, while others were spread around the home, unsecured, the sheriff’s office said.
    Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • He was later elevated to the permanent position.
    Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
  • These are low by historical standards, but elevated from the 3% range from 2022 that was the lowest since the 1970s.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • According to the statement, with the backing of PAI, Marcolin has broadened its international reach and enhanced operational efficiency, reinforcing itself as a leading player in the wholesale eyewear market.
    Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
  • There will be enhanced medical and sports science areas.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • By 2019, Kirk expanded into electoral politics with Turning Point Action, a 501(c)(4) that allowed his network to directly campaign for Republicans.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Cadence has expanded this technology beyond chip design towards creating digital twins of data centers including all the functional components.
    Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Djokovic ultimately emerged as the third man, which enriched the dynamic and added layers, creating three rivalries where previously there had been one.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • These stars formed new chemical elements, which enriched the universe and allowed the next generations of stars to form the first planets.
    Luke Keller, Space.com, 7 Sep. 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 Sep. 2025.

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