crescendoing

Definition of crescendoingnext
present participle of crescendo

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crescendoing
Verb
  • This causes the outer layers of the star to expand and cool, evolving into a red giant, while the interior of the core heats up, intensifying the rate of fusion within it.
    Big Think, Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Frydnes acknowledged that awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to individuals facing persecution can carry risks, potentially intensifying pressure against them.
    Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Wright has hinted more orders could be coming this year, which experts say could continue inflating customer bills around the nation.
    Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
  • In 2008, towards the beginning of his presidency, Barack Obama frequently berated oil speculators for artificially inflating prices.
    Tristan Bove, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • On Monday, around 100 community members rallied in downtown San Jose to protest the possibility of ICE agents heightening their anti-immigration campaign during the big game.
    Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
  • The intuitive Moon moves through your 9th House of Travel, heightening the longing to explore ideas that restore hope and widen your world.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Crescendoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crescendoing. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.

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