ramping (up)

present participle of ramp (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramping (up)
Verb
  • Already, countries are stepping up inspections for test-takers.
    John Liu, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
  • Sunway has been stepping up investments in Singapore in recent years.
    Yessar Rosendar, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • The battle over who controls the University of Florida overshadowed Stuart Bell’s installation as interim president Monday, as UF trustees rallied behind Chairman Mori Hosseini, who has faced mounting scrutiny over his authority.
    Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
  • What immediately followed that bright June day were dark months marred by the state’s largest criminal investigation in history coming up empty, police questioning second graders for new leads and mounting legal battles among the Horman family grappling with utter devastation.
    Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • The Nebius data center currently under construction will start at 200 megawatts and will increase to at least 800 megawatts, with the potential of building up to 1200 megawatts over several years.
    Ilana Arougheti June 26, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
  • The strength of the onscreen bond between Ryan and Naim is in part due to their actors building up a real friendship before production began.
    Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 June 2026
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“Ramping (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramping%20%28up%29. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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