ramped (up)

verb

Definition of ramped (up)next
past tense of ramp (up)
as in jacked (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramped (up)
  1. mounted
  2. elevated
  3. enhanced
  4. expanded
  5. enriched
Verb
  • Air vents and spoilers paid homage to the 250 GTO of years before, while the wide body fender flares and quad daytime running lights mounted below the flip-up headlights.
    Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Mavericks mounted a comeback as Dončić and Kyrie Irving finally found their offensive rhythm in the fourth.
    Kevin Dotson, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of mounted
Verb
  • While recent years have elevated the importance of employees and customers, this shift does not justify the unchecked approval of projects beyond what can reasonably be managed.
    Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Aligning with Apple in 2023, the production was elevated even more, resulting in record audience numbers for recent performances featuring Usher (2024) and Rihanna (2023).
    Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of elevated
Verb
  • These bourbons each showcase unique flavors enhanced by Sherry or Port cask finishes and have earned top honors for their quality.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Moody interior spaces are burrowed into the hillsides and have an almost cave-like quality enhanced by lumpy carve-outs in the concrete walls and ceilings.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of enhanced
Verb
  • Since then, the enterprise has enlarged its product range to 32 items and expanded to other US areas with a prominent Polish-American population.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The program helps small businesses finance major expenses with lower down payments and longer repayment terms than traditional loans, and the SBA recently streamlined the process and expanded the types of loans eligible for refinancing.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of expanded
Verb
  • Investments in this technology have enriched many of these people, who have then used that money to try to create a world in their image.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Iran's uranium is currently enriched to 60 percent, just 30 percent away from the 90 percent threshold needed for a nuclear weapon.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of enriched
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“Ramped (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramped%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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