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
  • The Emirates has stepped up time and again for cricket events and matches, once being the home when Pakistan were nomads.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Instead, freshman corner Leonard Moore stepped up and has played incredibly well.
    Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of step up
Verb
  • The new lawsuit adds to the mounting fallout from Lively’s legal complaint filed last week in California.
    Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
  • From mounting home care expenses, to the ability of caregivers to attend to their own lives, to the role of federal and state governments in providing support, research, and direction, the growing impact of Alzheimer’s will be as profound as any other health care crisis faced by our nation.
    Charles Fuschillo, New York Daily News, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of mount
Verb
  • Here are some other tips for maximizing your training and staying safe:3412 Choose a forgiving surface: Choose a surface that will absorb the impact without causing injury, like a padded mat or a thick carpeted floor.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Global Linear Networks will focus on maximizing profitability and free cash flow to continue deleveraging.
    Joe Cornell, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of maximize
Verb
  • On the other hand, bright and vibrant colors work to enhance the natural undertones and can even have a brightening effect.
    Jessica Fields, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The 45,000 square-foot command post comes after the city set a $70 million budget to the precinct in 2018 to speed up response times and enhance the relationship between the community and police.
    Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of enhance
Verb
  • Plans are underway to expand the facility in Cancún and build partnerships with hospitals and research institutions across the globe.
    William Mullane, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Looking ahead to 2025, the BRF plans to expand its capital deployment with a focus on supporting climate lending programs.
    Lenwood V. Long, Sr., Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of expand
Verb
  • Giving others opportunities to shine elevates the music for everyone.
    Paul Klein, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Now, silver is also elevating even the most elegant manicures with just a few simple steps!
    Claudia Herwig, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of elevate
Verb
  • These experiences not only enriched his portrayal of Isaiah but also reinforced the importance of self-care on set.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Uranium enriched to 60 percent could theoretically be used for a nuclear weapon, albeit an inefficient one by most standards.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of enrich
Verb
  • While the strategic plan also includes issues such as bumping up research expenditures, improving graduation rates and boosting median wages of students who earn bachelor’s degrees, moving schools up in the rankings is viewed as a priority.
    Jim Turner, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Liverpool’s deep experience in the credit card business could help Nordstrom boost that side of its business.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 26 Dec. 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 30 Dec. 2024.

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