ramp
noun
a sloping surface connecting two levels; incline.
are ramping
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present progressiveof ramp.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Middle East countries are ramping up spending on oil and gas projects.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
That suggests that, while low- and middle-income Americans might still be feeling pressured, high earners are ramping up their spending enough to buoy the whole business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Festivities marking the 250th anniversary of American independence are ramping up across the United States.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
Big employers such as Ford and philanthropies are ramping up programs to persuade more Americans to don tool belts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
Since many of these AI-related components are produced overseas, American businesses are ramping up imports.
From MarketWatch ● May 20, 2026
