as in to intensify
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
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as in increase
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 up
Michael Russo, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
At the news conference, David Seligman, the executive director of the nonprofit law firm Towards Justice, stepped up to the microphones to address the recent ICE raid.
—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
The tees’ durability and vibrant colors stand out, while the consistent teeing height of Martini’s popular step-up model is a key selling point.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
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Verb
In desperate need of somebody to step up in Kaprizov’s absence, Matt Boldy has not.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
At the news conference, David Seligman, the executive director of the nonprofit law firm Towards Justice, stepped up to the microphones to address the recent ICE raid.
—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
What Happens Next Trump will drink his Diet Cokes with plastic straws, while human health and environmental activists are likely to try to step-up their campaigns against plastic and forever chemicals.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
The tees’ durability and vibrant colors stand out, while the consistent teeing height of Martini’s popular step-up model is a key selling point.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step up
Verb
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But that pressure has been intensified by the Trump administration – especially on the offshore wind industry.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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One reason is likely intensifying EV competition, especially from companies like China’s BYD.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The University of Tennessee in Knoxville and the University of Mississippi had significant increases as well.—
Thomas Oide,
Axios,
16 Mar. 2025
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Meditation helps counteract this by enhancing critical thinking skills, reducing emotional reactivity, and fostering a mindset of responsibility.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Check out the slam dunk deals below that’ll enhance the game-viewing experience and keep sports lovers fed and hydrated.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As the 11th ranked team in the nation, Maryland has their eyes set on a bigger prize, but winning the Big Ten would be a significant confidence boost for the Terrapins.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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These nourishing lip products are formulated with an oil base, delivering the juicy, decadent finish of a lip gloss or sheer lip tint with the moisturizing benefits of a lip balm—ideal for people with dry lips and anyone seeking an aesthetic boost.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Both prove facile stabs at deepening their male counterparts.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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What’s Next: The Fed, Earnings, and More Tariff Talk As investors look forward, the focus shifts to a few catalysts that could either stabilize markets or deepen the decline: The Federal Reserve’s next moves, a fresh batch of economic data, Russia Ukraine Peace talks, and the ongoing trade war.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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After those sky-high gains, investors were already uncertain whether the good times would last.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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If the resulting short-term and long-term figures involve a gain and a loss, they are netted once more.—
Kristin McKenna,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The information technology sector of the S & P 500 suffered keenly as the stock market swooned amid investors’ heightening fears of a recession.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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Economic warning signals have increasingly been tripped in recent weeks as the Trump administration’s sweeping policy changes across major areas of the economy have heightened uncertainty.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Getting Tunsil up front is a solid move in addition to acquiring Samuel.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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In addition, Obama and Robinson will take the stage at SXSW in Austin on Thursday (March 13) at 1 p.m. CT to record a special episode of their new podcast live in front of an audience.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Step up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step%20up. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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