ramp (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramp (up)
Verb
  • Sunway has been stepping up investments in the city-state, which has recorded robust residential sales in recent months despite prevailing property curbs.
    Jonathan Burgos, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The move comes as the president, his administration and political party have stepped up their effort to police speech about Kirk’s death.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Beijing has struggled to fully reignite the world’s number two economy since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the once-booming property sector mired in a debt crisis and exports facing mounting headwinds.
    Nino Paoli, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2025
  • New York — While the stock market hovers near record highs, a shift in the bond market is signaling mounting concerns about the economy’s health.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The company also provides Times Concierge, a pre-sale home renovation program so that sellers can maximize their home’s value with no upfront costs, out-of-pocket expenses, interest or fees.
    Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
  • To maximize the positive impact and mitigate the risks of AI, all users must be educated in where and how far the technology can be trusted as an autonomous tool, and where human oversight and intervention must be retained.
    Aman Wasan, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Researchers revealed that their work highlights the effectiveness of electronic band structure engineering in enhancing the thermoelectric performance of superionic conductors.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Scott echoed Tillis’s sentiments and added that the legislation would be vital to enhance security on public transit.
    Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Under the agreement, Cracker Barrel expanded its board from 10 to 11 members and appointed Jody Bilney, one of Biglari’s preferred nominees, as an independent director.
    Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Among them are Russia's ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia's growing threat to NATO's eastern flank and the war in Gaza, where Israel's offensive on Gaza City is expanding as the two leaders meet.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • For Lesnar, a win keeps the beast image intact and elevates him ahead in future feuds.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Another area of low pressure will bring more moisture into southern parts of California and Arizona on Sunday, elevating the threat for flash flooding.
    Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The campaign, using variations of hashtags like #NepoKids, came amid mounting frustration with politicians who are widely seen as using public money to enrich themselves.
    Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
  • This oblong option has a floral block pattern and piped edges that instantly enrich a couch or bed.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • However, a 2024 change in California government code allowed cities to boost city council compensation up to certain limits based on their population.
    Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Seasonal fall produce can boost a heart-healthy diet.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Ramp (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramp%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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