BEEFING (UP) Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

beefing (up)

verb

present participle of beef (up)

as in strengthening

to increase the ability of (as a muscle) to exert physical force beefed up the walls with iron bars

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as in intensifying

to make markedly greater in measure or degree will beef up security for the next few days while the president is in town

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These questions shift technology governance from managing individual problems toward strengthening organizational adaptability.

— Chandini Sheeba, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Eizenkot has campaigned on restoring public trust in government, strengthening Israel’s security, and preserving its foundation as a Jewish democracy.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026

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Porsche's China sales have fallen sharply in recent years amid intensifying competition from brands such as BYD, Geely and Xiaomi.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Mose, a former Norwegian judge, said the intensifying attacks as this winter approaches raise serious concerns about the threats posed to civilians.

— Edith M. Lederer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

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But hardening schools and practicing lockdown drills, among other steps to reduce school shootings, are not making young people feel safer.

— Nina Vinik, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Residents, meanwhile, can give firefighters the best shot at stopping a potential disaster by clearing flammable vegetation in their yards and fire-hardening their homes.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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David Roche, a veteran strategist at Quantum Strategy & Geonomics, said the Arctic's importance lies less in its potential to transform global shipping than in the deepening economic dependence between Russia and China.

— Lee Ying Shan,Matthew Tan, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Over the weekend, political leaders from Marsabit County warned of a deepening humanitarian crisis that could overwhelm host communities already struggling with food and water shortages worsened by climate change.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

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Makeup artist Charlie Riddle worked within Pidgeon’s preferred palette of warm, skin-enhancing neutrals.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
More frequent exercises among the Black Sea allies would be a logical first step toward enhancing interoperability.

— Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026

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The incidents are heightening concerns about female politicians’ safety and security in a country where lawmakers are highly accessible to the public.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
New shipping routes are opening, China is doing more trade through the Arctic region, and a Russian military buildup is also heightening security concerns.

— Lorne Cook, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

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As of late, plenty of airlines are stepping up their game by offering even more exclusive tiers aboard their planes—and that comes with some new menus, too.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026
Under Armour is stepping up its support of student-athletes, this time centering on mental health.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

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