ramp (up)

Definition of ramp (up)next

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramp (up)
Verb
  • Somebody needed to step up to at least fill some of the shoes left by Clarke, the only player to ever win three consecutive Electric Play of the Week awards.
    Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
  • Meanwhile, high-needs campuses on the South and West sides are stepping up their own fundraising.
    Mila Koumpilova, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • With Kyle Hurt on in relief of Ohtani in the seventh, Minnesota mounted a threat after walks to Brooks Lee and Trevor Larnach.
    Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 25 June 2026
  • Heartache and plenty of questions have mounted for the Itzkowitz family since Albert Itzkowitz, 75, was killed in Flushing.
    Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • We are focused on maximizing reach and have set ourselves apart from our peers by not limiting our content to a single platform or ecosystem.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 June 2026
  • Teams with depth deficiencies must maximize everything on the margins and search for every possible advantage.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • This may sound like a minor detail, but cabin location can enhance the overall journey.
    Jackie DeAntonis, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026
  • In addition to its instant, complexion-enhancing tint, the formula contains skin care ingredients lauded for their smoothing, quenching properties.
    Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Love’s Travel Stops just expanded its service offerings for RVs, including light maintenance, battery replacement and tire replacement.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • California's new personal finance graduation requirement The lessons come as California prepares to expand financial education statewide.
    Conor McGill, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Toxic metals, including lead and arsenic, were not elevated, according to air district data.
    Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • The black-eyed peas blended with garlic, tahini, and lemon makes for a smoky, zesty, and bright dish that elevates a standard hummus.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Verbalizing answers to these questions further enriches the AI's understanding, leading to significantly better and more intentional outcomes.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Dates of attack, will an airspace close, will enriched uranium change hands.
    Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • Also boosting demand and driving ticket prices for Saturday’s game is the fact that 41-year-old superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who has 669 million Instagram followers, is captain of the Portuguese team and has said this World Cup will be his last, making each appearance a high-profile event.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 28 June 2026
  • The Livonia Spree is back again, but this year, event organizers wanted to boost security protocols.
    Terell Bailey, CBS News, 27 June 2026
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“Ramp (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramp%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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