stepped up

verb

Definition of stepped upnext
past tense of step up
as in intensified
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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  1. intensified
  2. enhanced
  3. heightened
  4. deepened
  5. strengthened
  6. consolidated
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  • Federal and state officials said the new operating rules for the Central Valley Project and the State Water Project that were developed over the last three years will bring greater stability to the state’s supplies in the face of worsening droughts intensified by climate change.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The negative chatter only intensified after Davis declined to commit to bringing Pierce back in 2025 earlier this month.
    Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of intensified
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  • Interactive events and networking opportunities also enhanced the experience.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This prior resistance now serves a gauge of support for AAL, enhanced by the gap and the 50-day moving average, which is rising in a reflection of positive intermediate-term momentum.
    Katie Stockton, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of enhanced
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  • Not knowing which country the event's most important matches will be played underlines cricket being handcuffed to the whims of money-spinner India, whose power might be heightened by the ascension of former boss Jay Shah running the sport's affairs globally.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • My attention here will be to focus on a clever technique that garners heightened AI alignment for the o3 model.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of heightened
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  • This delivered incredible accessibility, flexibility and efficiency, but also deepened the digital divide for those without technology access, blurred work-life boundaries and fueled loneliness.
    Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • While the stock market has been in a rut for more than a week, Wall Street’s woes deepened Wednesday after the Fed released economic projections that showed signs of slipping progress in the fight against inflation.
    Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of deepened
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  • Economic Benefits and Future Challenges The shale industry’s growth has provided numerous jobs, strengthened local economies in production hubs, and bolstered national energy security.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • However, the currency later strengthened again.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of strengthened
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  • This was the weekend when Arsenal hammered Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest consolidated fourth place by beating Brentford, Bournemouth moved to fifth, Chelsea dropped points and Manchester City lost again.
    Nick Miller, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The comprehensive dashboard allows for seamless monitoring of nutrition, workouts, sleep and overall wellness, all consolidated into a single, user-friendly interface.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
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