Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramping (up)
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Richardson missed the Colts’ 31-27 victory over the Cardinals, with third-string quarterback Riley Leonard stepping up to the back-up position in his absence.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025 -
Lauren goes out of her way to support others, whether planning events, encouraging her peers or stepping up to help when needed.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Even before the shutdown gripped Washington, there were mounting Democratic complaints that Trump would undermine any government funding deals struck by Congress with his use of pocket rescissions, aimed at canceling spending unilaterally at the end of a fiscal year.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Oct. 2025
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With the second half underway, the pressure was mounting for both teams, as time was running out to secure the win.—
Hannah Hughes,
Boston Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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The singer has spent the past 20 years building up one of the most successful music careers of all time, and she only recently got engaged at the age of 35 to fiancé Travis Kelce.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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Smoke was building up inside as Balmer deployed the second incendiary device.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Ramping (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramping%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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