stepping up

verb

Definition of stepping upnext
present participle of step up
as in intensifying
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepping up
  1. intensifying
  2. deepening
  3. enhancing
  4. heightening
  5. strengthening
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  • Two weeks ago, the Pentagon confirmed that some 10,000 North Korean troops have been sent to Russia for training and are presumed to be joining the fight against Ukraine, intensifying their partnership and alarming the United States and its allies.
    Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The move is one of multiple indications that the Biden administration is intensifying efforts to achieve a Gaza cease-fire and hostage deal before leaving office.
    Keir Simmons, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of intensifying
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  • Hostilities between the two Korean leaders have been simmering this year as North Korea has appeared to have intensified its nuclear production efforts and strengthened ties with Russia, deepening widespread concern in the West over the isolated nation’s direction.
    Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Accountability makes for meaningful action Business sustainability requires persistence, consistency, and deepening of effort as interim goals are met, new processes are codified, and a level of competency and skill is achieved.
    Kate Gaertner, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of deepening
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  • Soon after, around the 1870s, breach-loading magazine rifles became more commonplace, further enhancing snipers’ capabilities.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Active ILMs could also provide flexible and adaptable joints for robotics-enhancing functionality.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of enhancing
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  • A number of fires have broken out in New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts, and windy conditions are heightening the fire risk in the region.
    Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • Norepinephrine And The Rush Of Excitement As dopamine sparks feelings of pleasure, norepinephrine or noradrenaline kicks in, heightening both physical and emotional responses.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of heightening
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  • Brands strengthening their always-on creator roster and fostering deeper collaborations with creators will have a competitive edge and remain agile.
    Kristen Dolan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Do muscle-strengthening exercises on two or more days a week.
    Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of strengthening
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