RAMPING (UP) Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

ramping (up)

verb

present participle of ramp (up)

as in growing (in)

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Post Malone had some help with his proposal to stylist Christy Lee, with Angel City Jewelers stepping up to the plate to craft the perfect luxury engagement ring for the singer-rapper’s bride-to-be.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026
At a moment when Washington is retreating from its responsibilities, New York is stepping up for vulnerable immigrant children.

— Meena Shah, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026

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American military resources are stretched and political pressure in Washington is mounting, while Iran’s economy falters.

— David Rising, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
For the bodywork, Fever hand-fabricated a custom gasoline tank with an integrated mounting system to accommodate the factory Honda fuel-level sender.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

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Coleman Borthwick is among the 2026 draftees building up at the Peoria Sports Complex.

— Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Government reshuffle Ahead of the next winter period, Ukraine is strengthening the defense of its energy infrastructure and building up reserves to ensure sufficient supplies of heat and electricity.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

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