Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramping (up)
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The world’s two most populous countries are stepping up regulation of delivery platforms in a bid to curb damaging competitive practices.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
13 Jan. 2026 -
Now, the president is stepping up immigration enforcement.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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Asian elephants face mounting threats from habitat loss, disease and human-elephant conflict, making successful live births increasingly important.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Prior to writing the letter, Sherman described streams of messages among restaurant owners sharing alerts about ICE activity, coordinating safe rides home or groceries for vulnerable workers, and keeping their businesses despite mounting fear.—
Serena Maria Daniels,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
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In the current administration, building up ICE and the deportation regime has taken priority.—
Frank DeVito,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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Sramek has claimed that building up the infrastructure of the city will provide thousands of construction jobs for the next 40 years.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Ramping (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramping%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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