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
Andrew Freedman, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
By the time the second Trump administration inherited the crisis, H5N1 had already killed an American—but still, the nation’s new leaders didn’t meaningfully step up the response.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 21 Mar. 2025
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
The assets in the marital trust will receive a second basis step-up on the wife’s later death, but will then be subject to estate tax.
Death in 2026 with No Change in Current Law.
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Verb
With the Trump administration's antipathy toward climate science, universities are stepping up to ensure the U.S. still has scientific representation at the IPCC.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
By the time the second Trump administration inherited the crisis, H5N1 had already killed an American—but still, the nation’s new leaders didn’t meaningfully step up the response.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
The company's gross margin percentage decreased primarily due to the impact of amortization of inventory step-up.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
The assets in the marital trust will receive a second basis step-up on the wife’s later death, but will then be subject to estate tax.
Death in 2026 with No Change in Current Law.
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Verb
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Trump’s hardline approach to deporting immigrants has intensified America’s already-stark partisan divide.—
Brad Heath, Joshua Schneyer, Marisa Taylor, Sarah N. Lynch, Mike Spector,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Trump has also intensified efforts to expand the border wall, adding new barriers along the southern border.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While inflation has cooled considerably from its peak above 9% in June 2022, the Federal Reserve wants to drive the annual rate of price increases to 2%, a goal that remains elusive.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2025
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The scale and timing of price increases will likely vary depending on whether a model or its parts originates in the U.S., as well as a manufacturer’s assessment of its customers’ capacity to absorb higher costs, some experts said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 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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What steps to follow when driving in the rain? Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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While the Glasgow Film Festival wrapped a few weeks ago with more than 33,000 people in attendance at the 12-day event, the festival’s industry program saw a big boost in attendance this year, with numbers up 15% year-on-year.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
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While To Control Space - Live 1969 is the newest addition to Pink Floyd’s charting catalog, one of its oldest releases – and easily its most successful – is also enjoying a boost this week.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This gentrification could deepen existing economic divides, fueling new social tensions regarding immigration.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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This government is deepening the hell that both peoples in this region are living in.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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If the stock rises to $150 by the time restrictions lapse and the individual sells at $200, the $100 gain ($200 - $100) is capital gain.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D.,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Other key luxury markets, including New York and Dubai, also posted strong gains.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2025
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Yet, at its core, it was purpose-built for rugby, with the goal of heightening the intense, electric atmosphere that defines the Sevens, said Paul Henry, a senior principal at Populous, the architecture firm behind the sports park.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Halle Bailey is stunning as Ariel and casting a Black girl as one of their most iconic princesses heightened the film’s appeal as a Little Mermaid for a new generation.—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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In addition to its historical importance, the site provides a boost to the small town of Petersburg just to the north, said David Blanchette, a local journalist who has been involved in area museums including the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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The stealth nature and structure of the agreement in addition to the comments made by Caesars and Icahn strongly indicate that this is a very amicable arrangement, and that Icahn is confident in management’s ability.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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