RAMPING (UP) Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

ramping (up)

verb

present participle of ramp (up)

as in growing (in)

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This goes counter to Disney’s official stance, which is a flat denial that Covid had anything to do with one Bob stepping down and another stepping up.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
That means the Horned Frogs’ younger receivers will be tasked with stepping up against an experienced secondary that has picked off quarterbacks four times this season.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of stepping up

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The pledge from Walmart comes as concerns are mounting from some shoppers, consumer advocates and lawmakers skeptical about the rollout of digital price labels by the discounter and other stores.

— Anne D’Innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
There are mounting concerns that mail ballots could be rejected for late postmarks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of mounting

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China is building up its military and AI capabilities despite limited access to advanced computer chips.

— Josh Boak, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Boone said the final few steps for Judge’s return include building up his workload because he has been sidelined for over three months with a stress fracture of the first rib on his right side.

— Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

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