ratchet (up)

variants also rachet (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratchet (up)
Verb
  • Readers will learn how to identify viable investment opportunities, minimize financial risk, and leverage tax incentives to maximize profitability.
    Forbes Books Press Release Official, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • Research has shown that twice the RDA helps to maximize muscle protein synthesis.
    Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • Decades of research and studies in agriculture have increased production across all crops in the U.S., said James, and cannabis can adopt those same technologies.
    Julie Weed, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
  • David Swartz, analyst with Morningstar who monitors Kohl’s, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, part of the USA TODAY network, that Kohl’s share price has been steadily increasing in recent months.
    Sara Chernikoff, USA Today, 25 July 2025
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“Ratchet (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratchet%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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