escalating

[ˈɛskəleɪtɪŋ]

escalating Definition

  • 1increasing in intensity or severity
  • 2to become or make something greater, more serious, or more extreme

Using escalating: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "escalating" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The conflict has been escalating for weeks.

  • Example

    The cost of living is escalating rapidly.

  • Example

    The situation is escalating out of control.

  • Example

    The tension between the two countries is escalating.

escalating Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: escalating in Brief

The term 'escalating' [ˈɛskəleɪtɪŋ] refers to something that is increasing in intensity or severity. It can be used to describe a wide range of situations, from conflicts and tensions to costs and prices. Examples include 'The conflict has been escalating for weeks' and 'The cost of living is escalating rapidly.' Synonyms include 'mounting,' 'growing,' and 'intensifying,' while antonyms include 'decreasing,' 'reducing,' and 'lessening.'

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