STEP-UPS Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

step-ups

noun

variants or step ups

plural of step-up

as in increases

something added (as by growth) there's been a step-up in productivity since regular breaks were offered

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Recent Examples of step-ups Examples include air squats, step-ups, push-ups, and dips. — Jenny McCoy, SELF, 8 Dec. 2025 Exercises like squats, step-ups, and sit-to-stands can help strengthen your hips and legs. — Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 28 June 2026 These exercises included marching in place, stair step-ups, and fast bodyweight squats, all of which could be performed at home with no equipment and without dedicating a large block of time. — Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 12 June 2026 The exercise program involved two group exercise classes per week, including 30 minutes of intervals on an exercise bike, then 15 minutes of circuit training (step-ups, boxing, squats, kettlebells, and so on). — Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026

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Noun

Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.

— STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

Definition of increases

Noun

The three free-agent additions came in a flurry Wednesday after the Lakers pulled off an aggressive trade for center Walker Kessler.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
This approach allows the PLAN to maximize the effectiveness of both its existing carriers and future additions to the fleet.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026

Definition of additions

Noun

Both show trust boosts engagement, improves quality, accelerates research, saves millions in drug development and positions trust as infrastructure.

— Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Many desert mosses are under threat, and conservationists might be able to better protect them with fungal boosts.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 June 2026

Definition of boosts

Noun

The indexes are sitting on healthy gains for the year despite a slight pullback in June.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
The agreement ends weeks of lobbying by outside interests and negotiations among lawmakers and the governor at the state Capitol about how to handle a surge of income tax collected on stock market gains related to artificial intelligence.

— Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

Definition of gains

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