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as in increasing
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
as the war between the two countries escalated, it threatened to become a global conflict
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as in accelerating
to make greater in size, amount, or number
the president promised to escalate the government's program to combat the dreaded disease
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Recent Examples of escalating
That's the message young U-Reporters in Haiti are taking to heart and putting into practice, working to provide vital health and hygiene guidance to parents struggling to protect their children's health amid prolonged political turmoil and escalating armed violence.
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Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Its deployment in Belarus could alter the strategic balance in the region, potentially escalating tensions with neighboring countries and NATO.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
This move is the latest salvo in the escalating trade war, which has included tariffs and counter-tariffs on both sides.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The ongoing violence has posed increasing risks for media personnel covering the escalating conflict in the region.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The retail sector, where Gen Z’s comprise the backbone of the workforce, appears to be the emerging epicentre of an escalating crisis for workplace violence, according to Traliant’s recently released Workplace Violence Prevention Pulse Survey.
—Jason Walker, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
However, escalating the war in Syria could undermine Iran’s efforts to pursue diplomacy with the West and Arab states.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
Leadership uncertainty now threatens recovery, with analysts warning of escalating challenges in a highly competitive automotive industry landscape.
—Benzinga, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
Jillian Segal, Australia's Jewish envoy, expressed concern over the escalating threats.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Its deployment in Belarus could alter the strategic balance in the region, potentially escalating tensions with neighboring countries and NATO.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
This move is the latest salvo in the escalating trade war, which has included tariffs and counter-tariffs on both sides.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The ongoing violence has posed increasing risks for media personnel covering the escalating conflict in the region.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The retail sector, where Gen Z’s comprise the backbone of the workforce, appears to be the emerging epicentre of an escalating crisis for workplace violence, according to Traliant’s recently released Workplace Violence Prevention Pulse Survey.
—Jason Walker, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
However, escalating the war in Syria could undermine Iran’s efforts to pursue diplomacy with the West and Arab states.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
Leadership uncertainty now threatens recovery, with analysts warning of escalating challenges in a highly competitive automotive industry landscape.
—Benzinga, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
Jillian Segal, Australia's Jewish envoy, expressed concern over the escalating threats.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for escalating
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Jones repeatedly called the shooting that killed 20 children and six educators a hoax staged by actors and aimed at increasing gun control.CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, by increasing employee sentiment and utilization, vacancies and vacancy times are reduced, which ultimately improves the profitability of these spaces.Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In 2021, to fuel its growth and success, the founders bestowed the honor of accelerating the company to Rich Berry, a business school graduate with extensive experience in brand management specializing in the frozen foods industry.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Bubbles create opportunities to deploy the capital necessary to fund and speed up such large-scale experimentation—which includes lots of trial and error done in parallel—thereby accelerating the rate of potentially disruptive technologies and breakthroughs.Byrne Hobart, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
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However, economic factors such as inflation and the rising cost of living are impacting Gen Z’s holiday spending, with many seeking deals and exclusive discounts while still prioritizing ethical choices.Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Amazon has also been tweaking its capex strategy, reducing spending on lower-return e-commerce infrastructure, while doubling down on technology infrastructure to meet rising artificial intelligence demand.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This initiative allowed individuals to invest as little as $250, democratizing access to investment opportunities and empowering those passionate about expanding contraceptive access.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The global live music market is expanding at a rate of 17% annually, and is projected to grow by another $36 billion by 2028, according to a recent report from market research firm Technavio.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Moore’s road band handled the parts with Danny Rader augmenting on acoustic guitar and banjo.Tom Roland, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2024
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This nuanced understanding underscores not only the diversity of AI applications but also their potential to reshape industries by augmenting human capabilities rather than simply automating tasks.Taarini Kaur Dang, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Escalating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escalating. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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