ramp (up)

Definition of ramp (up)next

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramp (up)
Verb
  • The Kankakee Public Library is stepping up in a big way after an EF-3 tornado tore through the county earlier this month.
    Noel Brennan, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Within days, China’s surprise intervention in the deal quickly shattered that hope, as Beijing stepped up efforts to discourage Chinese AI founders from moving their businesses offshore.
    Dylan Butts, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Making education accessible for teenage mothers is a challenge in Kenya and a mounting task for a country with a fast-growing young population.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • It had been mounted on a small platform, which bore a little icon of a pair of feet inside a backslash circle, as though stepping into a guillotine were every museumgoer’s wish.
    Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This film is about the government ordering the elderly to relocate to distant housing colonies to maximize economic productivity.
    Adam Bell April 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Interiors are modern and clean, with a focus on floor-to-ceiling windows that maximize the far-reaching views from every part of the villa.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • By enabling submarines to deploy and recover unmanned vehicles while remaining hidden, the technology enhances both mission flexibility and operational safety.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The new definition of Mormon perfection looks different now, but that’s not to say the pursuit of looking naturally beautiful is easier than looking artificially enhanced.
    Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • With the 2026 midterms approaching, sustained voter unease could reshape the broader electoral map and complicate Republican efforts to hold or expand their congressional margins.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • But the department is looking to expand its authority.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Acclaimed director, producer and screenwriter Spike Lee hit the red carpet carrying a handbag designed by Detroit native Runyaro Richardson, a moment that quickly elevated her brand on a global stage.
    Lauren Winfrey, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Does Herb Sendek have it in him to elevate the Broncos to the top consistently in a depleted conference?
    Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • No corrupt leader enriching himself and the Epstein class buddies.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2026
  • According to Disney+, the agreement also reinforces its commitment to Spanish audiovisual production and talent, enriching its offering with formats that have strong cultural and social impact.
    Ed Meza, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • This time, there were more events scheduled − 3,300 versus 2,700 − and larger crowds reported in some places, boosted in part by opposition to the war in Iran.
    Susan Page, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Orr hired Campbell away from Oregon, where the coach’s mastery in recruiting helped boost the Ducks to national prominence.
    Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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“Ramp (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramp%20%28up%29. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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