variants
or step ups
as in increases
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-ups
Exercises like wall-sits, clam shells, step-ups, and Romanian deadlifts target the knees and surrounding muscles to improve strength and stability.
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Jakob Roze, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
Jakob Roze, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for step-ups
Noun
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So on one hand, McKinsey estimates global demand for data center capacity at 19% to 22% increases each year from 2023 to 2030, for an over 300% increase in demand and something like 171 to 219 gigawatts a year of capacity.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When young people are trusted to lead and take action, their well-being rises, their resilience grows, and hope is restored.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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The lights dim, music rises, and the room bursts into vibrant motion.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Buoyed by those gains, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite secured new closing highs, with the former exceeding the 6,600 level for the first time.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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For franchisors with disciplined operations, strong unit economics, and clear development pipelines, the coming months represent an opportunity to consolidate gains, lock in growth, and prepare for what could be a more favorable interest rate environment heading into 2026.—
Gary Occhiogrosso,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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That could happen unless more of them reap economic benefits – such as faster revenue growth and considerable boosts in productivity.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bet boosts are one of the best parts about signing up with bet365 Sportsbook.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Step-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step-ups. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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