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Recent Examples of escalation
In hindsight, this lack of support by a close ally was an early indication of the questionable nature of the American military escalation.
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Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The decision marks the latest escalation in a long-simmering feud between DeSantis and Perez, who has sought to assert the House’s independence after years in which lawmakers largely aligned with the governor’s priorities.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
That's a coach who got pushback and chose escalation.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
This is why the present moment demands not escalation in rhetoric, but a recovery of moral clarity.
—William E. Lori, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
With systems like Starlink designed for redundancy, achieving meaningful offensive effects may now require a higher degree of escalation, raising both operational and political risks.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
The suspension is the latest escalation in President Kais Saied’s widening crackdown on civil society, which has increasingly criminalized journalism, activism and political opposition.
—Ghaya Ben Mbarek, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Indeed, depending on how things go this fall, this could be ground zero for the next escalation in the gerrymandering wars that threaten to take America into a redistricting nuclear winter.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2026
Iran’s military is also signaling a possible conventional escalation if Tehran’s demands are not met, threatening specific targets in the neighboring gulf states that are still repairing damage from the last round of attacks.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The decision marks the latest escalation in a long-simmering feud between DeSantis and Perez, who has sought to assert the House’s independence after years in which lawmakers largely aligned with the governor’s priorities.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
That's a coach who got pushback and chose escalation.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
This is why the present moment demands not escalation in rhetoric, but a recovery of moral clarity.
—William E. Lori, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
With systems like Starlink designed for redundancy, achieving meaningful offensive effects may now require a higher degree of escalation, raising both operational and political risks.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
The suspension is the latest escalation in President Kais Saied’s widening crackdown on civil society, which has increasingly criminalized journalism, activism and political opposition.
—Ghaya Ben Mbarek, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Indeed, depending on how things go this fall, this could be ground zero for the next escalation in the gerrymandering wars that threaten to take America into a redistricting nuclear winter.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2026
Iran’s military is also signaling a possible conventional escalation if Tehran’s demands are not met, threatening specific targets in the neighboring gulf states that are still repairing damage from the last round of attacks.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for escalation
Noun
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In addition to the semi-private wait areas and a dedicated family lobby, the expansion also added five rooms designated for initial intake assessments and two dedicated procedure rooms.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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Tarleton State’s Fort Worth expansion plans come as several other Texas universities have also set their sights on improving their presence in the city.—
Samuel O’Neal
May 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
Noun
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That cap, indexed to inflation for future years, would close at least one-fifth of Social Security’s funding gap, CRFB estimates.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Nevertheless, fashion is still top of mind for inflation-weary customers.—
Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Americans watched liberty’s growth with parental pride.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Steve Randazzo, chief growth officer for BusPatrol, told the Sun Sentinel that the allegation of faulty ticketing was more nuanced than how it was portrayed.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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That can lead to swelling and enlargement of hemorrhoids.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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Breast enlargement is seen and may or may not include the production of milk.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Dahm has a good idea of what’s going wrong, with boost creep from the internal wastegate causing sudden spikes up to 22 psi that appear to be blowing fuel into the oil catch can.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
30 Apr. 2026
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The tiny silver-green leaves form an incredibly low, dense mat that creeps along the ground.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Lyrics drown in the murk of excessive amplification.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Their perspectives rarely are given sufficient amplification.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Other symptoms include difficulty breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension, and constipation.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension, and constipation may also be common symptoms.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But as online marketplaces widen their delivery network across the country and social media marketing levels the playing field, direct-to-consumer, or D2C, brands are on the rise in India, according to experts.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
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Interestingly enough, his rise as a baseball player meant making the ultimate personal sacrifice.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Escalation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escalation. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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