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!
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The conflict has been escalating for weeks.
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The cost of living is escalating rapidly.
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The situation is escalating out of control.
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The tension between the two countries is escalating.
escalating Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for escalating
Antonyms for escalating
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.'
