ramped (up)

Definition of ramped (up)next
past tense of ramp (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramped (up)
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • The plan was first set in motion under Samuels, who served as superintendent of the local school district before he was elevated to chancellor in January.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
  • In a market where costs are elevated and volatility remains part of the picture, smart structuring can make just as much difference as timing the price.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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 10 Mar. 2026.

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