ratchet (up)

verb

variants also rachet (up)
Definition of ratchet (up)next
as in to bump (up)

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  1. maximize
  2. increase
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  • Like Mercedes, Ferrari issued team orders, instructing Leclerc to pit so Hamilton, who was on a different strategy, could maximize the use of his tires.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026
  • A lot of the principles in beauty — how to maximize business and go after brands — were very applicable here.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 23 Aug. 2026
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  • There are also increasing concerns that the Russia-Ukraine war could escalate, amid reports that CIA chief John Ratcliffe have made a secretive Moscow trip to warn Russia against attacking NATO.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Friday starts dry in the Twin Cities with clouds and temperatures increasing through the afternoon.
    — Joseph Dames, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Ratchet (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratchet%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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