Synonyms of stepping up

stepping up

verb

present participle of step up

as in intensifying

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

• intensifying
• deepening
• enhancing
• heightening
• strengthening
• consolidating
• beefing (up)
• amping (up)
• reinforcing
• pointing (up)
• boosting
• sharpening
• amplifying
• broadening
• expanding
• accentuating
• magnifying
• redoubling
• extending
• emphasizing
• enforcing
• lengthening
• augmenting
• accelerating
• maximizing
• supplementing
• jazzing (up)
• enlarging
• quickening
• stressing
• hastening
• exacerbating
• restrengthening
• aggravating
• enlivening

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reducing
• tapering (off)
• moderating
• decreasing
• diminishing
• abating
• weakening
• lessening
• toning (down)
• letting up (on)
• subduing
• waning
• dwindling
• receding
• subsiding
• alleviating
• lightening
• easing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stepping up

At a moment when Washington is retreating from its responsibilities, New York is stepping up for vulnerable immigrant children. — Meena Shah, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026

Ethiopia, South Africa, Morocco and Nigeria have been stepping up efforts to localize manufacturing of equipment for solar power, from module assembly to more advanced manufacturing, according to industry experts. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

As parts of Puerto Rico face a record-breaking drought and no running water, a South Florida company is stepping up to offer help by sending machines capable of turning air into water. — Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026

Second-year edge rusher Collin Oliver showed promise with strong plays, stepping up in Micah Parsons' absence. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Cities across the Southwest are stepping up conservation efforts amid the growing crisis facing a key Colorado River reservoir straddling the Utah-Arizona border. — Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 26 July 2026

Maresca arrives at a time when City’s pre-season preparations are stepping up, and with Madrid trying to sign Rodri. — Sam Lee, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Already, countries are stepping up inspections for test-takers. — John Liu, CNN Money, 27 June 2026

Officers are stepping up patrols in the area during the nighttime hours, police said. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 13 June 2026