ratchet (up)

variants also rachet (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratchet (up)
Verb
  • This allows organizations to maximize their investments while benefiting from advanced AI capabilities.
    Craig Costigan, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Remedy: To make the most of the vertical space within your pantry, Rosenthal recommends tall, narrow bins that can help maximize every inch.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • If elected, what would your top 3 policy priorities be? (1) Infrastructure in forms of roads and increased police and fire due to the growing population.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
  • What Murray did in the second half was increase his aggression off the dribble.
    Tony Jones, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
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“Ratchet (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratchet%20%28up%29. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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