Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramping (up)
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Kurt's key takeaways Apple Watch is stepping up in a big way.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025 -
With China stepping up military activity near the island, fears are rising that tensions could spiral into conflict, right on their doorstep.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
24 Aug. 2025
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In such a volatile climate, remarks that appear dismissive or insensitive can end careers, as networks and broadcasters face mounting pressure to act.—
Martha McHardy
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Reiner says that getting to act for other directors gives him an opportunity to observe other filmmakers’ styles and approaches — and to get a break from the pressures of mounting his own movies.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
18 Sep. 2025
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Carpenter has been steadily building up to pulling double duty on the show for more than a year.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
18 Sep. 2025
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Both teams are 1-0 and building up playoff aspirations, and the latest Parsons-Daniels matchup is must-see stuff.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Ramping (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramping%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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