Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramping (up)
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Since Operation Metro Surge started, there have been many stories of Minnesotans stepping up to help their neighbors.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026 -
Governments are stepping up contingency measures.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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But shifting geopolitics in the region, and the mounting deaths in ICE facilities, have also opened the door for Sheinbaum to take a firmer stance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Certainly, there’s a case for spending somewhat more on defense, given mounting geopolitical risks — but there’s also scope for overdue economies and greater efficiency.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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Aside from building up a slight static charge, the Artemis 2 commander said the flywheel was impressive.—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Helping the club’s cause was Schlittler, who was expectedly restricted to 68 pitches after a spring training back/lat injury prevented him from fully building up.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Ramping (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramping%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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