Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for de-escalations
Noun
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However, the vast majority of cities with large homicide rate decreases are led by Democrat mayors (Denver included).—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026 -
The price of silver has experienced notable increases and decreases so far in 2026.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Not everyone experiences complete relief, though research shows most patients who get shockwave therapy experience significant reductions in pain with lasting effects and a low recurrence rate.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
2 Mar. 2026
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In four rounds of staffing reductions that include this year’s layoffs, eBay has cut 949 Bay Area jobs, EDD WARN notices show.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Players move around, get injured, and go through slumps.—
Mia Sato,
The Verge,
1 Mar. 2026
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Teams go through shooting slumps in college basketball.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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They were marketed as delicious vegan dips since the base is made primarily with raw almonds, but the vegan part was significantly less important to me than the fact that the flavors were so addictive.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Then, round out your dips with a spicy condiment, such as spicy mayo or hot honey.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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So why are eclipses relatively rare?—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Human beings—predictors of eclipses, theorists of cosmic heat death—may no longer be the best guides to the future.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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“De-escalations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de-escalations. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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