rev
Example Sentences
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To support its policy objectives, China set a fiscal deficit target of around 4% of GDP, in line with last year’s record deficit target, giving policymakers ample room to rev up government spending if needed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
That means the engines have to rev high in the corners, so drivers are using lower gears.
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026
"When our backs are against the wall or we're going well, the crowd here really does rev you up and it helps because you are blowing," said Heyes.
From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025
There is, at all times, a prominent undercurrent of confidence that keeps “Caught Stealing” humming in neutral, ready to rev its engines and blast off again.
From Salon • Aug. 29, 2025
“That’s true, but there’s nothing like a little competition to rev up a player’s game.”
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
