as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
candidates stepping up their campaigns as election day draws near stepped up the pace to catch up with the others
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as in increase
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 up
Jeff Miller, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2025
At the same time, a growing number of high-end hotels are stepping up to serve as hiking hubs.
—Mary Holland, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
Lana Bortolot, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Exercises like squats, lunges and step-ups can strengthen your quads.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Verb
This is the set to watch next weekend: rumors are the guests will be totally different, with Dave Grohl and Cynthia Erivo both rumored to be stepping up.
—Jeff Miller, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2025
At the same time, a growing number of high-end hotels are stepping up to serve as hiking hubs.
—Mary Holland, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
The upper floor of the main house includes the primary bedroom, with a large step-up open bathroom through an arch and a dressing room.
—Lana Bortolot, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Exercises like squats, lunges and step-ups can strengthen your quads.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step up
Verb
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Patterson’s departure likely will intensify UM’s efforts to find a starting caliber safety in the portal.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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In this context of uncertainty, competition intensifies on entry and middle market watches.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Still, the 2025 year-to-date gross rose to $3.51 billion, representing a 39% increase compared to the same period last year.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2025
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In 2024, the league announced a 170% increase in viewership across ESPN platforms compared to the previous year.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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His mission is to democratize AI, ensuring that businesses of all sizes can leverage automation to enhance productivity and efficiency.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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This approach enables companies to tailor marketing strategies and personalize offerings, thereby enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The fabric is known to be smoothing and super flattering, so expect this pair to deliver an extra boost of confidence.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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The survey found that the boost in economic optimism that accompanied Trump’s reelection has disappeared, with more Americans now believing the economy will get worse than at any time since 2023 and with a sharp turn toward pessimism about the stock market.—
Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
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In today’s environment—where diners increasingly ask where food comes from—this trend gives operators a way to deepen authenticity, connection, and trust. #4 Diner Designed Menus that listen, meals that engage The rise of personalization isn’t new.—
Unilever Food Solutions Contributor,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The intricate tensions of their relationships are deepened by evocations of the past—including their forebears’ tragic resistance to enslavement—and of enduring African traditions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The gains in electric vehicle stocks may be related to the Shanghai auto show kicking off.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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President Trump later noted the stock market's gains but declined to echo Bessent's view that the current economic standoff with China couldn't continue as is.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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National security risks heightened in Great Lakes regions, expert says Jim Weakley, the president of the Lake Carriers' Association, which represents the interests of U.S. commercial shippers, discussed the national security risks present at the U.S.-Canadian border.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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While Istanbul was not impacted, the devastation in southern Turkey heightened fears of a similar quake with experts citing the city’s proximity to fault lines.—
Mehmet Guzel,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Late Monday night, federal officials indicated that Harvard would be docked $2.2 billion in multiyear grants in addition to the cancellation of a $60 million contract due to its letter and failure to comply.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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In addition to its durability, the rug is also easy to care for.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Step up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step%20up. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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