CRESTING Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

cresting

verb

Definition of cresting

present participle of crest

as in peaking

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increasing

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According to Borges de Moraes, cases like Pourrain’s are increasing under the current administration.

— Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Cancer rising among younger ages The question of why colorectal cancer cases are increasing among younger adults has been an ongoing one within medicine.

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

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