escalating

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Verb escalate has 1 sense

escalate, intensify, step up - increase in extent or intensity; "The Allies escalated the bombing"
--₁ is one way to increase
Antonyms: de-escalate, weaken, step down

Derived form: noun escalation₁
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Escalating

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: Gradually increasing or intensifying.

Sense 1: Becoming more serious or severe over time.

Example sentence 1: The escalating conflict between the two countries led to an outbreak of war.

Example sentence 2: The escalating crime rates in the city have raised concerns among residents.

Sense 2: Rising in cost, size, or importance.

Example sentence 1: The escalating prices of housing make it difficult for many people to afford a home.

Example sentence 2: The escalating demand for the new product resulted in the need for additional production lines.

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: Increasing or intensifying in magnitude, extent, or intensity.

Example sentence 1: The company decided to escalate the advertising campaign to reach a wider audience.

Example sentence 2: The conflict between the two rival gangs escalated into a full-blown street fight.