ESCALATIONS Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

escalations

noun

plural of escalation

as in inflations

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Noun

Twelve location expansions followed, awarded on reputation without a competitive bid.

— William Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026
Historically, debt as a share of the economy tended to rise during recessions and then stabilize during economic expansions.

— Scott Horsley, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of expansions

Noun

Jain listed a few Canadian products sold directly to consumers that will likely experience price increases, including alcohol, candles, perfumes, clothing, jewelry and some food products.

— Rachel Barber, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Disney is not the only company responding to these cost increases by shifting around the benefits offered to staff.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of increases

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People with a family history of colorectal cancer or polyps, and those with inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease, IBS or ulcerative colitis, face elevated risk because chronic inflammation can promote abnormal growths.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
So do inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, since chronic inflammation can promote abnormal growths.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of growths

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As the temperature creeps into the upper 50s and 60s, the body has a tougher time supplying blood to muscles while also keeping the body cool.

— Scott McFetridge, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Edging When lawn grass creeps into flower beds, a deep, crisp edge helps, according to Ulanoski.

— Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026

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