RAMPS (UP) Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

ramps (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of ramp (up)

as in jacks (up)

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The attack Friday night was the deadliest this year in the war and came as Russia steps up the frequency of major attacks on its neighbor in the hopes of exhausting Ukraine’s defenses.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
For occasions like a proposal that require a little more pomp and circumstance, Cameron steps up his fragrance game with a Ralph Lauren cologne.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026

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With billions in ticking fees, breakup penalties and financing on the line, Paramount mounts a full-court PR and political pressure campaign.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Artificial intelligence disguises itself as human, attempts to dupe a web developer and mounts a malicious cyberattack -- all on its own.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of mounts

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Packed with potent ingredients like isopropyl cloprostenate, amino acids, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E, this formula nurtures and enhances your brows from the root.

— Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2026
Gay, who is borderline to make the 53-man roster even with a high number of LB injuries, has seen his special teams participation increase recently, which enhances his chances of making the final roster.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026

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