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
Sarah Sax, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
With Ladd McConkey and J.K. Dobbins both out, Los Angeles needs someone else to step up outside of Justin Herbert.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Like the $1,499 step-up config, the base model comes with 16GB of memory and a 256GB solid-state drive.
—Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Now, community solar is stepping up to fill that gap, says Bruce Stewart, CEO and president of Perch Energy, one of the nation’s largest solar companies focused solely on community solar.
—Sarah Sax, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
With Ladd McConkey and J.K. Dobbins both out, Los Angeles needs someone else to step up outside of Justin Herbert.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
Noun
Cost of sales increased to $63.1 million from $48.1 million in the previous year, attributed to higher sales volumes and the amortization of inventory step-up from the Alimera acquisition.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Like the $1,499 step-up config, the base model comes with 16GB of memory and a 256GB solid-state drive.
—Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Another testament to his value, perhaps, but also to a roster construction issue that has proved intractable as the season has gone along — and has intensified in recent weeks.Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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However, with a level of demand that is surging at these rates comes intensifying environmental costs.Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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The average premium increase is estimated around 7%, according to a report from insurance research site ValuePenguin.com.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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All too often, the dance between providers and insurers results in further price increases that are passed along to policyholders in higher premiums.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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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
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Historically reliant on Russian arms, with Russia accounting for 60 percent of its military imports in 2022, Vietnam is now seeking to diversify its suppliers and enhance domestic weapons production.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Dogs may genuinely give their owners a happiness boost at work.Jessica Pierce, TIME, 15 Dec. 2024
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Chinese Assets at a Widening Discount Unfortunately, CHN has been getting cheaper despite the recent boost to Chinese stocks.Michael Foster, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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One such Art Basel Miami Beach artist whose work has deepened many horizons is Clarence James, a Washington, D.C.-based former street artist whose journey from graffiti to galleries has led to collaborations with Fendi and Chanel.Lilian Raji, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Ukraine's largest private energy company, DTEK, reported that the assault had 'seriously damaged' its thermal power plants, deepening concerns about the country's energy stability while winter sets in.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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That would equate to a forecast sales gain in new cars and trucks of 2.5% or less.Michael Wayland, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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Crime has also been an issue for Democrats in cities like New York, where Republicans made significant gains with all types of voters this year.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Bitcoin’s limited supply and its emerging role as a digital store of value could heighten the urgency for nations to act quickly.Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Characterization is heightened when a series is able to key in on clothing that makes sense for a cast.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 Dec. 2024
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The appointee will be essential in carrying out Trump’s aggressive immigration plans, in addition to the agency’s duties surrounding cybersecurity, antiterrorism and emergency response.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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In addition to how the vehicle is moving, information about fuel consumption, brake wear, and tire temperature is shared with the team.Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Step up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step%20up. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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