variants
or step ups
as in increases
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-ups
Exercises like wall-sits, clam shells, step-ups, and Romanian deadlifts target the knees and surrounding muscles to improve strength and stability.
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Jakob Roze, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
Jakob Roze, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for step-ups
Noun
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And that’s while thousands of rental units sit unoccupied within Nashville’s inner highway loop, following a development boom that some development firms predict will lead to rent increases by 2027.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Index items that have seen the biggest increases so far are snacks like peanuts and potato chips.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The left-back is left rooted, looking up as Rodon rises.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The number of those likely to say pleasure over the death of a political opponent is always unacceptable rises with age, , the survey found.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Premium subscription activity continued to lag the global average but posted strong gains in Japan, South Korea, Vietnam and Thailand.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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All told, about 90% of home sales generate less than $500,000 in gains, so the overwhelming majority of sellers already owe no tax.—
Beverly Moran,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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This lightweight, non-comedogenic serum smooths frizz, boosts shine, and shields against heat styling up to 450ºF—all without clogging pores or causing irritation.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
30 Sep. 2025
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Across the education system, from pre-k to college, smaller class sizes have been a wish for students and teachers alike with numerous studies finding more individualized learning boosts test scores and attendance.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Step-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step-ups. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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