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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as in rose
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 accelerated
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 escalated
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
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
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The cars in the NASCAR Cup Series keep running closer together, but the increased competitiveness hasn’t slowed down the drivers of Hendrick Motorsports.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2025
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Participants with dysmorphic concerns were more likely to have a greater focus on themselves during a Zoom call and increased appearance concerns.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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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
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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
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The Menu At The Cocktail Lounge Within that setting, chef Marjorie Meek-Bradley, formerly the Corporate Executive Chef for STARR Restaurants, is turning out stellar, elevated versions of American classics.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Its pleated fabric and modest silhouette give it an elevated look, though it can still be dressed down for daytime wear.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The number and types of voting members have been expanded to include more than 300 entertainment journalists from around the world.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2025
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Every country in the world accepts these rules, which have been expanded several times in the years since.—
Hurst Hannum,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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One such incident included a Delta Air Lines jet that took off from Minneapolis and flipped over while trying to land amid high winds in Toronto.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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Monday's highest risk of tornadoes covered an area from southern Alabama into Virginia, Weather.com said.—
Susan Miller,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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
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The ample cabinet space in the kitchen is augmented by a large pantry.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Escalated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escalated. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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