ramp (up)

verb

Definition of ramp (up)next
as in to jack (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramp (up)
  1. step up
  2. mount
  3. maximize
  4. enhance
  5. expand
  6. elevate
  7. enrich
  8. boost
Verb
  • Both defenses are stepping up after these teams combined for 79 points in their first matchup, which is the highest scoring game in the NFL so far this season.
    NBC News, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Zelensky has since pleaded for western allies to step up the response to the increasing Russia-North Korea partnership, which also includes Pyongyang supplying artillery shells and short-range ballistic missiles in return for access to critical technology and other aid.
    Brad Dress, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of step up
Verb
  • Through the association, directors have mounted a united front in the country to say no to public funds.
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Tuesday marks 1,000 days since explosions jolted Kyiv awake on Feb. 24, 2022, Russian troops mounted assaults on three axes, and Ukraine went to war, Axios' Dave Lawler writes.
    Dave Lawler, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of mount
Verb
  • Restricted by the 40-millimeter stack height limit set by World Athletics, On’s engineers stripped away all non-essential elements to maximize the amount of their ultra-bouncy PEBA foam, Helion HF hyper underfoot.
    Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
  • The filing also discusses the company's strategy to grow net operating income, pursue asset dispositions, and maximize value for shareholders, while monitoring market conditions and potential transaction opportunities.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of maximize
Verb
  • Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area.
    Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • The Mach 1 boots also use a polyurethane plastic with a thickness adjusted to enhance vibration damping and stability.
    Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of enhance
Verb
  • Her re-election sets Phoenix up to continue growing the burgeoning technology and health care industries, building sustainable infrastructure to combat climate change and expanding public transportation options.
    Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The United States expanded a resettlement program for Afghan refugees in 2021 to include journalists and humanitarian workers who had helped the United States.
    Trisha Mukherjee, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of expand
Verb
  • Summer House on Music Lane at Hotel Magdalena This Thanksgiving, Summer House on Music Lane is elevating the holiday feast.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are elevated across the country, including in Wisconsin, as of early November, confirmed the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
    Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of elevate
Verb
  • Bike shops are an important part of enriching the cycling experience for people and communities.
    Nick Davidson, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Planning carefully and incorporating minimalism into your everyday life can enrich your lifestyle without dampening your budget.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of enrich
Verb
  • Whether for sensitive tasks or everyday use, reputable VPN services will boost both your security and speed.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Funding of clean energy, notably from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), is boosting development of clean energy in all its forms and creating good jobs for the U.S. labor force.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of boost
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“Ramp (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramp%20%28up%29. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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