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also racheted (up)
as in bumped (up)
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At low concentrations, adsorption increased gradually, typical of monolayer adsorption, where molecules form a single layer on the surface.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025 -
While global life expectancy is up, youth and young adult mortality rates increased between 2011 and 2023, according to the report.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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For starters, the league pumped up a video clip of Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, who can do amazing things on the mound and at the plate.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 Oct. 2025
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Soundcore has pumped up the bass on these headphones, giving you a more immersive experience.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Ratcheted (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratcheted%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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