ramps (up)

Definition of ramps (up)next
present tense third-person singular of ramp (up)
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Verb
  • Samuel Boivin | Nurphoto | Getty Images Alibaba on Tuesday announced a new chip designed for agentic capabilities as the Chinese tech giant steps up its semiconductor efforts to fuel its AI push.
    Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Frank and Leaf planted a tree out front and treated the old ground-floor space, just a few steps up, as a studio.
    Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • When the nefarious Red Ribbon Army mounts a comeback, Piccolo and Gohan are the only fighters standing in its way.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Beneath its genre surface, the film mounts a pointed examination of xenophobia and social exclusion, refracted through the lens of Korea’s breakneck modernization and its attendant ecological and geopolitical anxieties.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • This layout maximizes projectile acceleration while keeping the weapon compact and easy to handle.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The home's single glass door opens directly into its living room, which maximizes its utility with a sofa bed for guests, a storage unit, and a table.
    Adam Williams April 04, New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This integration enhances operational effectiveness and allows forces to maintain strategic advantage in contested environments.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Fragrances and discreetly placed incense will diffuse gradually throughout the rooms, creating a soft, steam-like presence that enhances the environment.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • But this new term elevates it, incorporating an aesthetic and lifestyle into the overall vibe.
    Sari Hitchins, Parents, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The fashionable eyewear elevates any look for any occasion and can fit into anyone’s lifestyle.
    Advertorial, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Ramps (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramps%20%28up%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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