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
  • As velocity increases, clear priorities, aligned teams, measurable results and predictable processes are critical.
    George Couris, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • If approved, the increases would take effect when the new six-story, 5,537-space parking garage opens, according to a county staff report.
    Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
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    Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Despite the additions of forwards Savio and Omar Marmoush, Mudryk was signed to bolster the depth at left wing, after missing out on Iliman Ndiaye, who joined Manchester City from Everton on deadline day.
    Elias Burke, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Underdog has no loyalty program, but users can receive promotional tokens, discounts or multiplier boosts instead of bonus bets.
    OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2026
  • Sullivan saw that his ratings suffered as his competition enjoyed boosts from featuring the young singer.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • But advocates for people in poverty warned that the gains might be short-lived.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Final Thoughts​ Ambient AI scribes are already delivering real reductions in administrative burden and measurable gains in clinician experience.
    Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Step-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step-ups. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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