ramps (up)

present tense third-person singular of ramp (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramps (up)
Verb
  • So if Worthy is out multiple weeks, who steps up now?
    Jesse Newell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Who steps up in ensuing summers residents may be itching to know.
    Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The latest attack comes as Israel mounts a fresh offensive into Gaza City.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Casually shedding the clichés it’s built upon, HBO‘s crime saga mounts a potent blend of cat-and-mouse chase, bleak family drama, and a character study of quite a few characters under extreme emotional duress.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • For many perennials, occasional division helps keep them healthy and maximizes their flower power.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Customizing foam for optimal performance The researchers’ framework uses inputs like foam thickness, area, and material properties to produce a design map that maximizes energy absorption.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Jen Serena’s expertise in photography enhances their work, bringing a refined sense of detail and composition to their films.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Ensuring your trees are located in a spot that receives plenty of bright light throughout the day enhances the growth of your trees and encourages them to produce a good fruit set.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This sheen and attention to detail elevates it above your traditional music biodoc.
    Caleb Hammond, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Prolonged screen sessions frequently coincide with a more sedentary lifestyle, which elevates the risk of muscle atrophy, eye strain, and cardiovascular complications.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Ramps (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramps%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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