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
Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
Subscribe Both governments and private investors will need to massively step up financing to help alternative proteins scale, according to Mirte Gosker, managing director of the Good Food Institute Asia Pacific.
—Liang Lei, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
The scale contains numerous step-ups per bracket, with the ceiling at 40% of an operator’s gross gaming revenue (GGR).
—Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Junior forward Ali Thomas and Batavia’s team defense, meanwhile, also stepped up.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
Subscribe Both governments and private investors will need to massively step up financing to help alternative proteins scale, according to Mirte Gosker, managing director of the Good Food Institute Asia Pacific.
—Liang Lei, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
In community property states such as California, both halves of the house get this step-up.
—Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
The scale contains numerous step-ups per bracket, with the ceiling at 40% of an operator’s gross gaming revenue (GGR).
—Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step up
Verb
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Those conversations intensified this week with interviews in Indianapolis, as teams do their due diligence.—
Kevin Fishbain,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Following the injury, his determination intensified.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Their expertise drives significant profit growth and revenue increase as well as U.S. expansion.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Nevertheless, 2021 graduates of the top European programs saw increases comparable to and even surpassing results of the top U.S. programs.—
Dr. Marlena Corcoran,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Everyone capable of helping with air defense must work to enhance the protection of human life.—
Joe Edwards,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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The list includes: enhancing risk management by anticipating legal issues and providing proactive advice, fostering a culture of compliance by embracing technology, and developing a crisis management plan.—
Mark A. Cohen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Gomez embraced Red Lip Theory, the idea that a red lip gives a boost to the skin, too.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2025
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Related article Trump delivers another blow to Ukraine and a new boost to Putin But Trump’s boosting of Russia goes well beyond rhetoric.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Popular freezer hacks include saving Parmesan rinds to deepen the flavor of soups, cutting up loaves of bread for toast, and even storing homemade jam without all the mess of canning.—
Meghan McCarron,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2025
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My time in China deepened my belief in the potential for a shared future.—
Logan Spinner,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The benefits of this can be observed in various ways: Perspective gain.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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As Trump delivers on the economy and the border, foreign policy threatens gains.—
Matthew Continetti,
National Review,
22 Feb. 2025
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But that central role also means Nvidia is widely viewed as a bellwether for the broader tech sector, meaning expectations were heightened heading into Wednesday’s report.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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To heighten the comparison even further, the films’ directors, James Cameron (back row, sixth from left) and Kathryn Bigelow (second row, third from right), just so happened to be ex-spouses.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In addition to Steilen, the ReSet slate included John Robinson for highway commissioner, Tami O’Brien for clerk, Sara Palermo for collector and Ken Marcin, Chris Sievers, Don Melody and Keith Gray for trustees.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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In addition to premiering on MGM+ in the U.S., Robin Hood will be available on MGM+ platforms in the UK, Italy, Germany, Spain, Latin America, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Step up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step%20up. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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