escalation

noun

Definition of escalationnext
as in expansion

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for escalation
  1. expansion
  2. inflation
  3. growth
  4. enlargement
  5. creep
  6. amplification
  7. distension
  8. rise
Noun
  • With Klick out of the Legislature after losing her March primary, another member will have to take the helm on medical marijuana expansion for proposals to pass this time around.
    Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The arrival in February last year of Maggio as CEO was a first sign of changes at the brand, which pointed to further international expansion and the strengthening of its position as a luxury fashion label.
    Luisa Zargani, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of expansion
Noun
  • While rental rates tend to keep pace with inflation, home values typically outpace it.
    Aaron Cirksena, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • While his presidency was uneven (inflation and the Iran hostage drama didn’t help), Carter was revealed as more than a fair peacemaker (and his diplomatic work was integral to resolving the hostage crisis).
    Brenda Looper, arkansasonline.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of inflation
Noun
  • The parent of Wilson, Salomon and Arc’teryx, Amer has been riding a wave of enthusiasm over late summer stimulus efforts in mainland China, where the company is focused on finding growth as outdoor clothing and racket sports meet receptive consumers.
    Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 2 Jan. 2025
  • India’s growth has been heavily weighted toward the wealthy, who have become exponentially richer on Modi’s watch.
    Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of growth
Noun
  • Over time, this can lead to enlargement of the heart's left ventricle, which is the heart chamber that pushes blood through to the body.
    Anisha Shah, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Netanyahu, 75, had been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection related to a benign – or not cancerous – enlargement of his prostate, the New York Times reported, citing a statement from Netanyahu's office.
    Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of enlargement
Noun
  • Conduct a Subscription Audit Subscription creep is real.
    Tiffany Grant, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • So there's already beginning to be a bit of creep there in terms of Christian ideology making its way into public schools.
    Tim Marchman, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of creep
Noun
  • Text exchanges between Baldoni and the Wayfarer PR team allegedly discuss the creation and amplification of misleading stories designed to discredit Lively, according to the actress' legal team.
    Emma Bowman, NPR, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Effect: Reduces migraine frequency and severity by preventing the initiation and amplification of pain signaling.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of amplification
Noun
  • Wear Loose-Fitting Clothes Endometriosis can cause bloating, which is when your abdomen increases in size, and distension, which is a feeling of uncomfortable fullness in your abdomen.23 A lot of people with endometriosis refer to this as endo belly.
    Sarah Bence, Health, 28 Dec. 2024
  • There, the balloon’s inflated with either liquid or gas to cause the mechanical distension needed for a continuous sensation of satiety.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of distension
Noun
  • And then there has always been Altadena’s sense of freedom and creativity that gave rise to an artists’ enclave and The Bunny Museum.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
  • The rise of generative AI demands access to a new generation of CPUs and GPUs for data scientists and AI engineers working on state-of-the-art models and solutions.
    Janakiram MSV, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of rise
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