ramp (up)

verb

Definition of ramp (up)next
as in to jack (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramp (up)
  1. step up
  2. mount
  3. maximize
  4. enhance
  5. expand
  6. elevate
  7. enrich
  8. boost
Verb
  • Phillips, who is no stranger to online abuse, has had to step up her security arrangements since being targeted by Musk’s tweets.
    Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Despite the catastrophic damage, all-encompassing stress and unhealthy air quality, many neighbors have stepped up to assist one another.
    Megan Forrester, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of step up
Verb
  • Second, the pre-trial discovery reforms to accelerate the process and help defendants make informed decisions whether to accept a plea deal or mount a defense have failed.
    Eric J. Gertler, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2025
  • As the firefight continues, questions are beginning to mount about whether L.A. was adequately prepared.
    Kirk Siegler, NPR, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of mount
Verb
  • These appearances are well-calculated to maximize exposure.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
  • For a franchise trying to maximize Giannis’ prime, this might be the toughest decision yet.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of maximize
Verb
  • Beckham has been a brand ambassador for Tudor since 2017 and has been seen wearing a wide range of Tudor models in various settings, using his style and status to enhance Tudor’s image and reach.
    Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2025
  • For students, the key is to leverage these tools thoughtfully—to enhance, not replace, their authentic efforts.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Definition of enhance
Verb
  • Since then, his portfolio of restaurants has expanded across the Charlotte metro area.
    Laura Barrero, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Taylor Swift is taking her billionaire status to new heights — literally and figuratively — by expanding her $17.75 million Rhode Island estate.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of expand
Verb
  • In October, with three more of her novels now available in English and at least 20 other languages, the Swedish Academy awarded Han the Nobel Prize, elevating her to the empyrean realm reserved for writers of what is sometimes called world literature.
    Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Strong housing demand combined with a lack of housing inventory keeps competition for homes elevated.
    Justin L. Mack, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of elevate
Verb
  • Let go of anything — belongings, jobs, relationships — that no longer serves, fulfills or enriches you.
    Marni Jameson, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Let go of anything -- belongings, jobs, relationships -- that no longer serves, fulfills or enriches you.
    Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of enrich
Verb
  • Getty Images India’s inflation declined for a second straight month year on year, coming in just below expectations at 5.22% in December, boosting the case for prospective interest rate cuts.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Chinese officials said the country does not seek a trade surplus and aims to boost imports, but imports lagged exports last year, partly due to lower prices for key commodities like oil and iron ore.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of boost
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“Ramp (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramp%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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