ramp (up)

Definition of ramp (up)next

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Verb
  • Both countries have stepped up efforts to safeguard freedom of navigation and uphold international law in the strait, including hosting a summit with 51 other nations in April.
    Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Egypt had lost their past four penalty shootouts before Salah and his team-mates stepped up to face substitute goalkeeper Mat Ryan.
    Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Her remarks come amid mounting allegations that military restrictions slowed aid deliveries and prevented civilians—and in some cases rescue crews—from getting to critical areas during the early phase of the emergency.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • There’re also mounting calls for governments and companies around the world to address a growing divide between the haves and have-nots of a historic AI boom.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • We are focused on maximizing reach and have set ourselves apart from our peers by not limiting our content to a single platform or ecosystem.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 June 2026
  • Teams with depth deficiencies must maximize everything on the margins and search for every possible advantage.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • More than 30 Will County schools will receive funds to enhance security thanks to $129,777 in grants awarded by the county from the state’s cannabis sales tax revenue.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • The council would then examine the details surrounding the change before passing an ordinance expanding those voting rights.
    Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Since then, the United States has expanded from 13 colonies along the Atlantic coast to 50 states stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific and beyond.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Toxic metals, including lead and arsenic, were not elevated, according to air district data.
    Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • The black-eyed peas blended with garlic, tahini, and lemon makes for a smoky, zesty, and bright dish that elevates a standard hummus.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Verbalizing answers to these questions further enriches the AI's understanding, leading to significantly better and more intentional outcomes.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Dates of attack, will an airspace close, will enriched uranium change hands.
    Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • Trump has taken an active role to boost the $TRUMP meme coin, a type of cryptocurrency.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • But boosting manufacturing is not just a matter of building factories.
    Paul Adepoju, semafor.com, 2 July 2026
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“Ramp (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramp%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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