crescendoes

verb

present tense third-person singular of crescendo
as in peaks

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  1. peaks
  2. intensifies
  3. inflates
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  • Buyer demand typically peaks right before Memorial Day, but the peak time depends on your local market.
    — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 20 Apr. 2026
Definition of peaks
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  • Indeed, the administration’s assault on Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act intensifies the damage.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • If employees are expected to produce the same output in less time without better systems in place, the pressure simply intensifies.
    — Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of intensifies
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  • This pattern of extreme volatility is common in high-profile IPOs, where initial hype often inflates share values.
    — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • It’s made of strong, tear-resistant nylon and inflates manually using about nine breaths.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Definition of inflates
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