crescendoed

past tense of crescendo

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crescendoed
Verb
  • Crowell’s version peaked in intensity at the bridge and then dropped in volume by the end; Schwarz beefed up the back end, keeping the energy at peak volume to the very finish.
    Tom Roland, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Having probably peaked in late 2024, the sun is now thought to be on the wane, but as well as yet to be proven (there may be a double peak), the finest aurora displays often occur in the few years after solar maximum.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russian energy infrastructure ‌this year, causing fuel shortages in parts of Russia.
    Reuters, NBC news, 4 July 2026
  • Gymshark’s growth has slowed as competition has intensified and consumers have become more cautious about spending.
    Robert Olsen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Fiber slows gastric emptying, making the stomach more distended.
    Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 27 May 2026
  • In his songs, the English language turned woolier and more expressionistic; musical space-time distended and stretched.
    New York Times, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Turkey denies that the deaths constituted genocide, saying the toll has been inflated and that those killed were victims of civil war and unrest.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • Yes, the prices are probably inflated, but the sun protection is worth it.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • The result is a looming structural deficit that will lead to higher prices, greater reliance on higher emitting alternatives in some regions, and heightened geopolitical risk for importing nations.
    David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • San Jose Fire Chief Robert Sapien warned that fire dangers are especially heightened this season.
    Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 1 July 2026
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“Crescendoed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crescendoed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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