ratchets (up)

verb

variants also rachets (up)
present tense third-person singular of ratchet (up)
as in bumps (up)

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  1. increases
  2. maximizes
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  • But if that decision introduces longer transportation times, reduces product shelf life or increases waste, the gain in one KPI may negatively affect KPIs for shipping, customer satisfaction, loss prevention, etc.
    — Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • While the first dose means a child is largely protected from the infections, a second dose increases protection.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
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  • The Besiost Corner Closet System exudes luxury boutique vibes and has a clever design that maximizes storage space for clothing, shoes, and accessories.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Efficiency maximizes performance conditional on assumptions holding.
    — Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of maximizes
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“Ratchets (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratchets%20%28up%29. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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