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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More than four years after the start of Russia's large-scale offensive against Ukraine, both countries are ramping up long-range strikes.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
Festivities marking the 250th anniversary of American independence are ramping up across the United States.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
Employers such as Ford and philanthropies are ramping up programs to persuade more Americans to don tool belts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
Memory chip makers are ramping up production facilities to address the supply crunch, and that bodes well for another crucial part of the chip industry.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 9, 2026
Since the Nvidia paper, companies are ramping up their efforts much more intensely.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
