as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
candidates stepping up their campaigns as election day draws near stepped up the pace to catch up with the others
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as in increase
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 up
Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Nov. 2024
Hard-core players and designers may want to step up to a more powerful graphics card, and some users will be put off by the system's loud fans, lackluster speakers, and slightly mushy keyboard.
—PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
Jakob Roze, Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Do light step-ups a few inches high, mimicking climbing a set of stairs and that also helps with balance control and coordination.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
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But in these extreme situations, people can step up to the mark.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Nov. 2024
Hard-core players and designers may want to step up to a more powerful graphics card, and some users will be put off by the system's loud fans, lackluster speakers, and slightly mushy keyboard.
—PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
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For example, step-ups mimic climbing stairs, while rows (which target your back muscles) mimic pulling open heavy doors or lifting heavy objects.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Do light step-ups a few inches high, mimicking climbing a set of stairs and that also helps with balance control and coordination.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
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During sports competitions that involve intense physical activity, such as soccer, players can experience significant thermoregulatory strain, which may be further intensified by the thermal environment, Lindner-Cendrowska said.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Nov. 2024
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Bombardments have intensified in recent months, leaving Ukraine in a precarious position as the war grinds into its third winter.Svitlana Vlasova, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
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Economists predict this investment will produce a 21% net increase in the U.S. GDP by 2030.Vidya Plainfield, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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One of the world’s biggest pop stars has played a pivotal role in the increase in female Chiefs fans over the last year.Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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This will allow telcos to establish themselves as trusted partners in their business customers’ digital transformation, enhancing engagement and boosting retention while remaining profitable, innovative and resilient for years to come.Carmen Ene, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Yet, at least in the lab, that does not seem to enhance the nymphs’ chances of survival.Tim Vernimmen, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Accelerators: Like a shot of espresso for your sales team, accelerators kick in when reps hit specific targets, giving them that extra boost to close deals faster.Anjai Lal, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Women's sports have been skyrocketing in popularity in recent years; basketball in particular has seen a massive boost thanks to WNBA stars like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Cameron Brink.Justin Klawans, The Week US, theweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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And Trump’s involvement with the crypto industry could continue to deepen.Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
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As the moon harmonizes with the sun, keep things light to deepen your bond!USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024
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Harris did make some gains among seniors, saw marginal losses with Black voters and held her own with white voters, but those massive drops with Latinos and young voters were damaging.Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
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Studies show that resistance bands actually provide similar strength gains compared to those achieved with conventional gym equipment.Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 22 Nov. 2024
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Tensions are further heightened by China's assertive posture toward Taiwan and neighboring nations in the South China Sea, as well as Beijing's support for Russia's military-industrial complex.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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Their sea adventures are heightened by vivid style (Byron Howard is the animation director and Kevin Webb and Amy Lawson Smeed serve as heads of animation) and striking visual effects (supervised by Carlos Cabral and Kyle Odermatt).Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
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In addition to the existing industry stalwarts, Larry W. Lawson and Leo B. Womack, notable technical and clinical experts Brad Ummer and Jacinta (Jess) Fitzsimons bring extensive experience and insight.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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In addition to his role as Ivan Drago in Rocky IV and Creed II, Lundgren also starred in Masters of the Universe and The Punisher movie in 1989, based on the Marvel character that would eventually receive his own TV series (with Jon Bernthal in the role) in 2017.EW.com, EW.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Step up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step%20up. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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