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
Thom Harris, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Amid growing calls for transparency and climate responsibility, a few under-the-radar brands are stepping up with substance, not slogans and these were made in a random summer discovery.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
Here, there's no 15 percent basis step-up, but there is a 10 percent basis step-up.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Verb
If his first outings for the national team are anything to go by, then Mora shouldn’t have too many problems making the step up.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Amid growing calls for transparency and climate responsibility, a few under-the-radar brands are stepping up with substance, not slogans and these were made in a random summer discovery.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Noun
Related Articles The headquarters marks the most recent development in the foundation’s step-up game.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
Here, there's no 15 percent basis step-up, but there is a 10 percent basis step-up.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step up
Verb
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The scrutiny then further intensified following a Thursday report from the Wall Street Journal citing a 50th birthday letter from Trump to Epstein that included an outline of a naked woman, sketched in marker, and Trump's signature.—
Mandy Taheri
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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The civil war in Syria intensified in 2014 as the PKK was withdrawing its fighters from Turkey.—
Ragip Soylu,
Time,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Gray’s Assembly vote As an assemblyman in 2017, Gray voted for Senate Bill 1, the legislation with the annual gasoline tax increases.—
David Lightman
July 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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Data shows that engagement rates tend to decline as follower count increases.—
Sergi Cerrato,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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So, do not try to enhance your level by changing a Director role to a VP one.—
Robin Ryan,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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While administration officials tout the bill as a tool to enhance public safety, immigration experts caution that the funding far exceeds what's needed to target serious criminal offenders.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Dayton, a small community near Chattanooga, had lost a factory to bankruptcy and needed the boost.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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Dig a hole that's as big and wide as the plant, amending with manure or organic compost to give it a nutritional boost.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
Verb
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His remarks signal that military co-operation between Moscow and Pyongyang is likely to deepen.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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This kind of downtime is rare for both of them, and it’s really allowed their bond to deepen.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The collection jumps up the list following streaming gains for its songs generated by Independence Day celebrations.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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Key Facts Shares of Nvidia increased by more than 4% to just over $171 as of around 11:10 a.m. EDT, paring back earlier gains after reaching an all-time high of $172.40 and opening to a record $171.19.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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As the threats heightened, her mother desperately searched for a way to protect her youngest daughter.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Awareness of racial injustice was heightened, but five years later, there has been a backlash.—
Beth Wood,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
Noun
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In addition to the spread, total and moneyline markets, a bet on the method of victory or number of rounds will also qualify for this promo.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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In addition to the elevated dining, first class passengers on Acela are also treated to other perks, like access to station lounges, including the Metropolitan Lounge at New York's Moynihan Train Hall, which features large glass windows, contemporary flooring, Wi-Fi, and snacks.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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“Step up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step%20up. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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