as in to jack (up)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramp (up)
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No one is coming to save New York City, so this ragtag group of misfits has to step up.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025 -
Administration officials also have stepped up their characterizations of Abrego Garcia as a danger to society.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
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The show ended in 2022 as Oz mounted a campaign for a Senate seat in Pennsylvania.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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As cost-of-living challenges and job market anxieties mount, Gen Z's consumer values are evolving.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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This cocktail tackles skin-barrier damage and its resulting tired-looking skin and helps maximize moisture retention, starting with the moisture from the mask itself.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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The woman’s story reflects that of the many kids whom Amigos For Kids has helped to maximize their potential.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Multimillion-dollar residences on the stylish Soho strip enhance the neighborhood’s offerings, providing residents with unmatched dwellings.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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By implementing regenerative agricultural practices, SRI focuses on enhancing soil health, conserving biodiversity, reducing chemical dependency, and promoting water conservation.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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For 2024, the list was expanded to 450 companies and looked at their emissions between 2020 and 2022.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Capital One is expanding its travel perks, adding exclusive airport lounges, landings (think: snazzy, foodie-forward boutique lounges) and two hotel collections with special benefits.—
Paul Rubio,
AFAR Media,
21 Apr. 2025
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Naomi has been elevated as a villain for the first time in nearly a decade while her tremendous heel work has also helped Cargill become one of WWE’s most popular stars.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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That’s what elevates the stakes of every relationship in this show.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
18 Apr. 2025
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But by Tuesday morning, Witkoff reversed, saying the president’s position was to eliminate Iran’s ability to enrich uranium — the fuel needed for a nuclear weapon.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
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Their talent, dedication and unique perspective on audiovisual creation will undoubtedly enrich this edition of the festival.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2025
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In 2022, a consortium of private retirement-plan providers announced a collaboration to boost the portability of small retirement accounts.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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With the new terminal, Galveston aims to boost that number and attract additional cruise lines and routes to the Texas Gulf Coast.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Ramp (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramp%20%28up%29. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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