stepped up

[stept-uhp] / ˈstɛptˈʌp /

VERB

accelerate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boost escalate hasten improve increase intensify quicken raise speed

WEAK

augment hurry lift shake up speed up up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decrease diminish halt hurt lessen lower slow weaken

WEAK

decelerate hinder

Example Sentences

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The prime minister plans new tax breaks alongside stepped-up defense and industrial spending, all adding to Japan’s colossal debt.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cities including Phoenix, Las Vegas and Los Angeles would be forced to turn to other water sources, and some areas could face shortages and stepped-up restrictions on outdoor watering.

From Los Angeles Times

In Milan, there will be a stepped-up train, metro and bus service also at night.

From Barron's

The bloc's competitiveness push has produced mixed outcomes so far, according to an annual assessment published Friday by the European Commission, which is pushing for stepped-up action.

From Barron's

Stepped-up production and deliveries of commercial jets helped fuel improvements in Boeing’s BA -1.48%decrease; red down pointing triangle business in the latest quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal