ramps (up)

present tense third-person singular of ramp (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramps (up)
Verb
  • OpenAI chief Sam Altman will be attending the G7 conference in France later this month, CNBC has learned, as President Emmanuel Macron steps up efforts to court tech leaders across the globe in support of the country’s AI ambitions.
    Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 3 June 2026
  • Sydney is initially shocked and angry, but ultimately steps up to lead the restaurant, proposing to include Richie as a partner alongside her and Carmy's sister, Natalie (Abby Elliott).
    Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • Matthew Levine runs in Missouri’s 6th District As Levine mounts his campaign, The Star reviewed 358 pages of court records and attempted to contact numerous individuals connected to the case.
    Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
  • Hernández has performed with the Public’s Mobile Unit initiative, which mounts free productions across the city’s five boroughs, at parks, community centers, and correctional facilities, and Aikens has participated in a similar program.
    Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 20 May 2026
Verb
  • This maximizes the efficiency and potency of the ingredient’s plumping, hydrating, wrinkle-filling, fine-line smoothing benefits.
    Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 24 June 2026
  • Choosing low-mercury fish and preparing it in healthy ways maximizes the benefits.
    Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Pairing fish with heart-healthy sides—such as leafy greens, nuts, olive oil, or fiber-rich grains—enhances its protective effects.
    Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 23 June 2026
  • While the technology assists in officiating and enhances live broadcasts, those sensors can also add uneven mass distribution that impedes a ball's movement in the air.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • The black-eyed peas blended with garlic, tahini, and lemon makes for a smoky, zesty, and bright dish that elevates a standard hummus.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • That insight elevates the conversation beyond economics, technology, and even education.
    C.M. Rubin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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“Ramps (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramps%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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