crescendoing

Definition of crescendoingnext
present participle of crescendo
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Verb
  • Once free of quota constraints, the Emirates can up its production by more than 40% to 5 million barrels per day, intensifying competition in markets where sub-Saharan Africa’s higher-cost producers are already vulnerable.
    Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The market value of media and entertainment stocks remains suppressed, however, amid intensifying competition from tech and streaming companies.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • From inflating energy costs for consumers to requiring gross amounts of water for cooling, data centers can strain communities.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Municipalities led by the city of Philadelphia are pressing the suit, accusing the banks of inflating interest rates on state and municipal bonds.
    Greg Stohr, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Meanwhile, his ex-wife—played by Field—becomes increasingly self-reliant, heightening the strain between them.
    Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
  • While lower costs could boost margins for existing developers, the technology will also lower barriers to entry, potentially heightening competition.
    Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Crescendoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crescendoing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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