escalation

noun

Definition of escalationnext
as in expansion

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  1. expansion
  2. inflation
  3. growth
  4. enlargement
  5. creep
  6. amplification
  7. distension
  8. rise
Noun
  • Since then, Minute has committed to maintaining a monthly print schedule while evolving SI’s digital strategy with local sites and international expansions as well as sub-brands like Sportsperson of the Year and SI Swimsuit.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • On June 9, the most exciting shift of them all takes place as Jupiter—planet of growth and expansion—enters Cancer, blessing your first house of the self with more confidence and encouraging you to take up more space in the outer world.
    Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of expansion
Noun
  • After the trade wars of Trump’s first administration, the shutdown of the pandemic and hectic restart and rush of inflation that followed, fashion has gotten used to being quick on its feet.
    Evan Clark, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Stubborn inflation over recent months has thrown a wrench into central bank hopes of a drawdown of rates, and the possibility of resurgent inflation under President-elect Donald Trump could further complicate plans, experts said.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of inflation
Noun
  • Industrial production growth stayed broadly flat at 5.4% compared with 5.3% in October.
    Jason Ma, Fortune Asia, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The trend is based on historical gains in healthcare employment relative to population growth, with extra weight to the 65-and-over population.
    Bill Conerly, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of growth
Noun
  • Earlier this year, Charles, 76, was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer after a procedure for benign prostate enlargement, the palace announced in February.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
  • This causes the enlargement of blood vessels similar to varicose veins, typically in the left scrotum.
    Josephine Hessert, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of enlargement
Noun
  • Tired of seeing Hugh Grant plays villains and creeps?
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Otherwise, scope creep happens and your freedom disappears.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of creep
Noun
  • Key Background Scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration point to accelerated arctic warming, also called arctic amplification, as a contributor to more severe winter weather, like the record-cold Texas temperatures in February 2021 that led to at least 200 deaths.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • That intimacy is forged through technologies of amplification: powerful speakers, sequins and glitter, spotlights, backup dancers, a multiscreen jumbotron.
    Ellen Y. Tani, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of amplification
Noun
  • There, the balloon’s inflated with either liquid or gas to cause the mechanical distension needed for a continuous sensation of satiety.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Affected Organs Adult colic involves intestinal or urinary system pain in different types of colic: Gallbladder Biliary colic occurs as a result of distension (an increase in size) of your gallbladder.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024
Definition of distension
Noun
  • In the 2½ years since Russia's invasion, the White House has been wary of cracking down too hard on Russian energy exports, fearing a sharp rise in global oil prices -- and gas prices for U.S. motorists.
    Jeff Stein and Ellen Nakashima The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 25 Dec. 2024
  • That rise came as Tesla and Meta Platforms added more than 2% and Nvidia rose more than 3%.
    Michele Luhn, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of rise
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