ramp (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramp (up)
Verb
  • No one is coming to save New York City, so this ragtag group of misfits has to step up.
    Eliana Dockterman, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Administration officials also have stepped up their characterizations of Abrego Garcia as a danger to society.
    Brett Samuels, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The show ended in 2022 as Oz mounted a campaign for a Senate seat in Pennsylvania.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Now, as labor costs rise and economic pressures mount, companies are increasingly downsizing.
    Heidi Farris, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • This cocktail tackles skin-barrier damage and its resulting tired-looking skin and helps maximize moisture retention, starting with the moisture from the mask itself.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
  • In preparation for the Florida weather, the Rays and MLB adjusted their schedule to maximize the better conditions.
    Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • By implementing regenerative agricultural practices, SRI focuses on enhancing soil health, conserving biodiversity, reducing chemical dependency, and promoting water conservation.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Multimillion-dollar residences on the stylish Soho strip enhance the neighborhood’s offerings, providing residents with unmatched dwellings.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In 2024, the league took concrete steps in that direction, expanding the number of international roster spots from five per team to seven.
    Asli Pelit, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The chain, founded in New Orleans in 1972, has expanded to more than 65 sites across the country—more than 30 of which opened last year—with annual sales surpassing $129 million (£100 million) in 2024.
    Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The Hundred Lie on your back with your legs lifted into tabletop position, your head and shoulders elevated off the floor, and both arms reaching forward, parallel to the floor.
    Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
  • No matter your personal style, there’s an outerwear trend below to complement (and elevate) it.
    Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • But by Tuesday morning, Witkoff reversed, saying the president’s position was to eliminate Iran’s ability to enrich uranium — the fuel needed for a nuclear weapon.
    Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Their talent, dedication and unique perspective on audiovisual creation will undoubtedly enrich this edition of the festival.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In 2022, a consortium of private retirement-plan providers announced a collaboration to boost the portability of small retirement accounts.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
  • With the new terminal, Galveston aims to boost that number and attract additional cruise lines and routes to the Texas Gulf Coast.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
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“Ramp (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramp%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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