1
as in to strengthen
to increase the ability of (as a muscle) to exert physical force
beefed up the walls with iron bars
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2
as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
will beef up security for the next few days while the president is in town
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beef (up)
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With the right incentives and accountability, the sector could help scale sustainable technologies, strengthen regional markets, and build resilience across food systems.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025 -
At its core, then, if the production doesn’t utilize its technology for commentary and is hampered rather than strengthened by its single-actor format, what’s left?—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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But even as China’s drills have intensified, and its missiles, warships and fighter jets have advanced, many experts have doubted that the Chinese military could cross the Taiwan Strait with the speed and numbers needed for a successful invasion.—
Chris Buckley,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Another company, Thyssenkrupp, then processed the recycled titanium to enhance its machining and deformation characteristics.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Knights hope to elevate veteran pass-rushing group The Knights have several starters returning to balance a talented group that should enhance the team’s pass rushing abilities.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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Over the season’s travails, their chemistry deepens from easy and comfortable to fiercely devoted to movingly tender.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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New characters like Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) and Isaac (Jeffrey Wright) deepen and distort the conviction that the real monsters are within us.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 Apr. 2025
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The new financial stresses have heightened market uncertainty over the value of Florida condos, especially those older than 30 years that have to meet the new state standards.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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Source: Nielsen Nielsen also pointed out the effect Netflix has had in heightening interest in programs still airing on other platforms.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Beef (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beef%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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