Synonyms of stepped up

stepped up

verb

past tense of step up

as in intensified

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intensified
• enhanced
• heightened
• deepened
• strengthened
• consolidated
• reinforced
• amped (up)
• beefed (up)
• pointed (up)
• accentuated
• expanded
• amplified
• broadened
• boosted
• sharpened
• extended
• redoubled
• emphasized
• magnified
• enforced
• augmented
• lengthened
• accelerated
• supplemented
• hastened
• enlarged
• restrengthened
• maximized
• quickened
• stressed
• enlivened
• jazzed (up)
• exacerbated
• aggravated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduced
• decreased
• moderated
• diminished
• weakened
• tapered (off)
• abated
• subdued
• lessened
• toned (down)
• subsided
• let up (on)
• receded
• waned
• dwindled
• alleviated
• lightened
• eased

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stepped up

The Pakistani Taliban, formally known as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, have stepped up their attacks on Pakistani security forces, boosted by the Afghan Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan in 2021. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

When Bruno Fernandes stepped up to the penalty spot on Sunday afternoon, all eyes were at first on him. — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

The Marlins had reclaimed lead when Jensen stepped up in the fifth, again with Isbel on base with another hit. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

Hedrick was pleased with the way his defense stepped up and kept Palos Verdes out of the end zone in the second half. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

Another man stepped up with the sheriff to try and quell concerns. — Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026

Fulton’s defense stepped up with Derra Reth getting the game’s first interception. — Felipe Gamino, Daily News, 22 Aug. 2026

Both sides have stepped up their air campaigns as the front lines remain largely static, locked in a slow-moving, deadly stalemate. — Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

That came after countries including France and Germany stepped up efforts to attract students disillusioned with the prospect of a US education. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026