ramp
noun
a sloping surface connecting two levels; incline.
has ramped
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present perfectof ramp (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Along with its neighbours, Latvia and Lithuania, the country has ramped up defence investment and remains a staunch ally of Kyiv.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
However, he has ramped up bullpen sessions and is targeting a postseason return as a reliever.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
As production has ramped up, BPX has improved capital efficiency by around 35% since 2023, while unit costs are down around 10%, she writes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
For its part, Ukraine too has ramped up its attacks on Russian assets in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
The president’s license-fee income has ramped up since his annual financial disclosure for 2024, which became public in June 2025.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
