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escalating

verb
SayES-kuh-layt-ing/ˈɛs.kə.leɪt.ɪŋ/

1 meaning of escalating

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle of escalate. Use this form to talk about something growing bigger or worse right now.

    The argument kept escalating until a teacher stepped in.

    Food prices are escalating fast this year.

    Note

escalating is a form of escalate

escalate, verb: To make something bigger, stronger, or more serious. Full entry

Forms
escalateescalates he/she/itescalating -ing formescalated past tense, past participle
Spelling
escalate → escalating: drop the e, add -ing

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