step-ups

variants or step ups
plural of step-up

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Recent Examples of step-ups Exercises like squats, step-ups, and sit-to-stands can help strengthen your hips and legs. Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 28 June 2026 These exercises included marching in place, stair step-ups, and fast bodyweight squats, all of which could be performed at home with no equipment and without dedicating a large block of time. Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 12 June 2026 The exercise program involved two group exercise classes per week, including 30 minutes of intervals on an exercise bike, then 15 minutes of circuit training (step-ups, boxing, squats, kettlebells, and so on). Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026 Examples include air squats, step-ups, push-ups, and dips. Jenny McCoy, SELF, 8 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for step-ups
Noun
  • The firm continues to expect the Fed to hike 50 basis points this year, with increases at the September and December Federal Open Market Committee meetings.
    Justina Lee, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The pattern of warmer than normal water along the equator in the Eastern Pacific heats things up and favors increases in the number of tropical storms and hurricanes in the Pacific.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Summary The Phillies are actively seeking pitching depth to bolster their playoff push and challenge the Braves, as their bullpen has shown inconsistency and key additions are sidelined.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Those additions can complicate sorting and downstream recycling or reduce the quality of the recovered material.
    Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • That money began flowing in during the second quarter, as retailers saw major boosts to their profits.
    Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The country icon saw substantial boosts across her catalog after her death was announced.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Those gains came from banks treating fraud detection, KYC and compliance exceptions as the actual intelligence layer of the workflow, not a comment field someone gets to later.
    Krupesh Bhat, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Artificial intelligence, a major player in who sees gains and losses, is also driving demand for workers in fields such as data analysis, cybersecurity and software development.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

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“Step-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step-ups. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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