as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
candidates stepping up their campaigns as election day draws near stepped up the pace to catch up with the others
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as in increase
something added (as by growth)
there's been a step-up in productivity since regular breaks were offered
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Recent Examples of step up
Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 31 July 2025
As Christians around the world face mounting legal and cultural threats for expressing their faith, the Graham family is stepping up efforts to defend freedom of speech and religion through both financial support and public advocacy.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2025
Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
An upstairs primary suite comes with a fireplace, Juliet balconies, a separate lounge, a walk-in closet, and a bath flaunting dual vanities and a step-up soaking tub.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
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Verb
Now, both parties are stepping up their efforts to win control of state legislatures across the country, shining a fresh light on races that have long been considered sleepy affairs.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 31 July 2025
As Christians around the world face mounting legal and cultural threats for expressing their faith, the Graham family is stepping up efforts to defend freedom of speech and religion through both financial support and public advocacy.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2025
Noun
The design has a variety of building plans that will include starter homes, step-up homes and homes to downsize that can allow residents to transition at different life stages within the neighborhood, said Caleb Thorne of RaganSmith, representing the developers.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
An upstairs primary suite comes with a fireplace, Juliet balconies, a separate lounge, a walk-in closet, and a bath flaunting dual vanities and a step-up soaking tub.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
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Verb
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At the same time, the demand for top AI talent—including researchers, engineers and data scientists—is intensifying.—
Ming-Chien Chyu,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The rumors intensified after Red Bull ousted former team principal Christian Horner.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Certain travel agencies have seen a decline in travel as the cost of living increases.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 July 2025
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Senate Bill 6, authored by Sen. Phil King, R-Weatherford, seeks to bolster grid reliability, enhance outage protections for residential consumers, adjust transmission cost allocations and improve ERCOT's load forecasting transparency.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Moreover, while improving soil health and biodiversity, ranchers can enhance productivity.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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The Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack has already been slaying on the charts, and now, David Guetta is joining the project to give one of its songs an extra boost.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
25 July 2025
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These include profit boosts and early payouts at the top of the home page.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Since its inception, Black August has served as a time to honor Black freedom fighters, deepen our political education and recommit to the struggle for liberation.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
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As the debt crisis only continues to deepen, Relief is leading the way for the change the market needs.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Success metrics should include engagement and satisfaction alongside performance gains.—
Rick Inatome,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Help with muscle recovery and possible muscle gain: Consuming enough protein after physical activity helps speed the process of muscle repair and recovery.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
28 July 2025
Verb
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As the response from Israel made many ask about the equally horrific impact and death of innocents in Gaza, those debates and demonstrations heightened, particularly on college campuses globally.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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If your emotions feel especially heightened, trust them.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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In addition to Santora, Schwarzenegger, Adam Higgs, Scott Sullivan, Phil Abraham, Amy Pocha, Seth Cohen and Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Matt Thunell served as additional executive producers.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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When asked about how Bader's addition will affect Kepler specifically, Dombrowski gave a vague response.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Step up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step%20up. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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