RAMPING (UP) Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

ramping (up)

verb

present participle of ramp (up)

as in growing (in)

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House Speaker Mike Johnson traveled to Stockton on Wednesday to campaign for Republican Kevin Lincoln, stepping up GOP efforts to reclaim California's 13th Congressional District less than two weeks before the 2026 midterm election.

— Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Part of Comcast’s growth initiatives involve stepping up its push into wireless services and business services.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026

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The probe adds to mounting scrutiny that the AI companies have been facing over their safety and security practices, especially after industry researchers warned that advanced models could cause catastrophic harm.

— Ashley Capoot,Jordan Novet,Annie Palmer,Lora Kolodny,Kai Nicol-Schwarz,Caleigh Keating, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
But Netflix’s top leaders now face mounting pressure as the company has lost its status as a Wall Street darling and a Hollywood star.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

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China is building up its military and AI capabilities despite limited access to advanced computer chips.

— Josh Boak, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Boone said the final few steps for Judge’s return include building up his workload because he has been sidelined for over three months with a stress fracture of the first rib on his right side.

— Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

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