Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramped (up)
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Nimaka was forced to leave the game after injuring his lip during a sequence just before the break, but his teammates stepped up in his absence.—
Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
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On the heels of her buzzy appearances at her mother's halftime show performance and Renaissance World Tour, Blue Ivy stepped up another level for the 2025 Cowboy Carter Tour.—
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The Mavericks mounted a 9-0 run to get within one on a 3-pointer by Thompson.—
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But Machado still has not appeared publicly, González remains in exile in Spain, and the opposition has not yet mounted any substantial public protest.—
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He is elevated, isolated, burdened, deified--positioned as an emblem.—
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When Washington famously refused the power that could have come with such popular esteem, the move only elevated that esteem.—
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The team enhanced the design using small-molecule amidinium ligands.—
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These features are further enhanced by technology that adapts to individual preferences, such as smart shower controls and lighting systems tailored to each user.—
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The Pacers expanded their lead to as large as 25 points in the second quarter before the Heat finally started to push back.—
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In 2025, the Navy expanded its training programs for future E-6B pilots, with courses now held in Oklahoma, where the majority of the aircraft are based and operated.—
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The circle's center also becomes enriched in fine sand grains, and the ridges may be decorated with shell/coral fragments.—
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The decomposing bugs enriched the soil.—
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“Ramped (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramped%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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