escalated 1 of 2

as in increased
being at a higher level than average for a time there was an escalated interest in the historical figure following the release of the blockbuster biography

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escalated

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verb

past tense of escalate
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Recent Examples of escalated
Verb
What began as a headache in April 2024 quickly escalated into a life-altering diagnosis. Ashley Vega, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025 The Butler situation in Miami escalated further on Friday night. Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025 On one of his first nights at a club called Onyx, a fight broke out in the parking lot that escalated into an all-out brawl. Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025 The situation escalated during the drive to the family's Christmas gathering, when the woman noticed her stepdaughter holding the purse. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 Tensions escalated outside the court, where clashes led to the death of a Muslim lawyer. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 Then, over the summer, the war escalated with Hezbollah. Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025 Russia escalated its air strikes, launching more than 1,700 missiles and drones on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, with record attacks in August. Katya Soldak, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 The dispute escalated to a scuffle and his criminal charge. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 2 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for escalated
Adjective
  • And an increased emphasis on apartment-like student housing has enabled students to study, dine and sleep while ensconced in their units.
    Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • So far, the database contains some 13,000 entries for hawksbills and green sea turtles, but the team is hoping to add more sea turtle species and see increased policy and conservation results within the next one or two years, according to Christine Madden, ShellBank’s director and co-founder.
    Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • In terms of the design, the mix of rose gold and rhodium plating on the dial brings an industrial feel to the timepieces.
    Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Novo Nordisk’s Fundamentals Over Recent Years Novo Nordisk’s revenue rose over 2x from 127 billion DKK in 2020 to 271 billion DKK for the last twelve-month period.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Finally, accelerated demand led by corporate refugees is being met by a steady supply of businesses from retiring baby boomers.
    AllBusiness, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • According to recent studies, the rate of change across several key factors has accelerated by 183% in the past four years, largely driven by emerging technologies, including generative artificial intelligence.
    Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Despite robust overall European sales, which account for 50% of total revenues, Guess encountered margin pressure due to elevated inventory levels and markdowns.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed there are no credible threats, though the city remains vigilant amid an elevated threat environment.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • In August, the Miami Herald reported that Florida’s voucher system, which was expanded in 2023 to cover families of all income levels, was beginning to affect per-pupil revenue in the state’s public school districts, affecting their ability to retain teachers and maintain school buildings.
    Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Later, after the horrors of World War II, the laws of war were expanded to protect civilians.
    Hurst Hannum, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Workers earning higher than the $63,000 threshold will receive 70% of their pay.
    Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Three restaurants, including one with a 5,000-bottle wine cellar, as well as a sushi and ceviche spot, set the bar high for foodies.
    Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Kinship and hierarchy were replaced or augmented by coöperative relationships that individuals entered into voluntarily—covenants, promises, and the economically essential contracts.
    Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The ample cabinet space in the kitchen is augmented by a large pantry.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024

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