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as in increases
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 accelerates
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 escalates
The International Longshoremen’s Association’s fight against automation comes as the AI boom escalates concern from truck drivers to Hollywood stars to media workers about whether robots will soon be doing much of their work.
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Jenn Brice, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
As the plot thickens, the affable camaraderie between the cousins escalates to hostile animosity.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
The impact on the oil market would depend on the damage done to Iranian crude exports and how the situation escalates from there, said Bob McNally, president of Rapidan Energy.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
The troops could also be called on to help evacuate Americans from Lebanon if the war escalates further.
—Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Oct. 2024
As the scandal escalates into an international incident, fueled by a luxury giant with a vendetta against LEDU that happens to employ Vincent’s brother Victor (Pierre Deladonchamps), the designer’s departure, voluntary or otherwise, becomes inevitable.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
Their dispute escalates and Vinay shoots Rishi’s wife, Diana (Emily Barber), in the head.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2024
Jenn Brice, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
As the plot thickens, the affable camaraderie between the cousins escalates to hostile animosity.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
The impact on the oil market would depend on the damage done to Iranian crude exports and how the situation escalates from there, said Bob McNally, president of Rapidan Energy.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
The troops could also be called on to help evacuate Americans from Lebanon if the war escalates further.
—Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Oct. 2024
As the scandal escalates into an international incident, fueled by a luxury giant with a vendetta against LEDU that happens to employ Vincent’s brother Victor (Pierre Deladonchamps), the designer’s departure, voluntary or otherwise, becomes inevitable.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
Their dispute escalates and Vinay shoots Rishi’s wife, Diana (Emily Barber), in the head.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for escalates
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Daily, year-round use of SPF is key, Lee says, especially since the risk of skin cancer increases with age as UV damage accumulates.Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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This important step increases the excitement around women's soccer in Egypt, especially with the participation of Al-Ahly and Zamalek, who will participate for the first time since the launch of the first edition of the Egyptian women’s soccer league in the 1998/1999 season.Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Buzz accelerates confidently and has responsive handling.Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Oct. 2024
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Additionally, the plan accelerates state debt payments, freeing up recurring general fund revenue for other uses.Nolan McKendry | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Oct. 2024
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Ocean Sun has developed a flexible floating rig that rises and falls with the waves.New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
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Their desirability rises as their price goes up, and these achieve investment status.Zain Jaffer, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
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This new law expands coverage to employers with ten or more employees, down from the previous threshold of 25 employees, significantly broadening its scope.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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American Cinematheque Cinematic Void expands their monthly installment of cult film screenings with four supernatural scarers in honor of Halloween, all on 35mm at the Los Feliz 3.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
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Having worked for a domestic violence nonprofit, all of this raises red flags.R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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CoJax acknowledges its dependence on future issuances of equity or other financings to fund ongoing operations, which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Escalates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escalates. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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