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Terrorism is escalating to the point that Americans soon may have to choose between civil liberties and more intrusive means of protection.
William S. Cohen

Meaning of "escalating" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ESCALATING

escalating  [ˈɛskəˌleɪtɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ESCALATING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Escalating is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES ESCALATING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of escalating in the English dictionary

The definition of escalating in the dictionary is increasing in extent, intensity, or magnitude.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ESCALATING


armour-plating
ˌɑːməˈpleɪtɪŋ
calculating
ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪŋ
dating
ˈdeɪtɪŋ
electroplating
ɪˈlektrəʊˌpleɪtɪŋ
expostulating
ɪkˈspɒstjʊˌleɪtɪŋ
isolating
ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪŋ
nickel-plating
ˈnɪkəlˈpleɪtɪŋ
noncirculating
nɒnˈsɜːkjʊˌleɪtɪŋ
operating
ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ
oscillating
ˈɒsɪleɪtɪŋ
plating
ˈpleɪtɪŋ
rating
ˈreɪtɪŋ
scintillating
ˈsɪntɪˌleɪtɪŋ
slating
ˈsleɪtɪŋ
stimulating
ˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪŋ
titillating
ˈtɪtɪleɪtɪŋ
uncalculating
ʌnˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪŋ
undulating
ˈʌndjʊˌleɪtɪŋ
vacillating
ˈvæsɪˌleɪtɪŋ
zinc-plating
ˌzɪŋkˈpleɪtɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ESCALATING

escabeche
escadrille
escalade
escalader
escalado
escalate
escalation
escalation clause
escalator
escalator clause
escalatory
escalier
escallonia
escallop
escalope
escamotage
escapable
escapade
escapado
escape

WORDS THAT END LIKE ESCALATING

accounting
beating
boating
cheating
coating
communicating
decorating
devastating
eating
fascinating
floating
frustrating
heating
humiliating
incorporating
overheating
repeating
rotating
seating
skating
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Synonyms and antonyms of escalating in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ESCALATING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «escalating» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of escalating

Translation of «escalating» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ESCALATING

Find out the translation of escalating to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of escalating from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «escalating» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

不断升级
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

escalada
570 millions of speakers

English

escalating
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

तना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تصعيد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

наращивание
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

escalada
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

escalating
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

escalade
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Meningkat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

eskalierenden
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

高まる
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

단계적으로 확대
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Escalating
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

leo thang
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பெருகி வரும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

एस्कॅलेटिंग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tırmanan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

escalation
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Eskalacja
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

нарощування
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

escaladare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κλιμάκωση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

stygende
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

eskalerande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

eskalerende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of escalating

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ESCALATING»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ESCALATING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about escalating

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4 QUOTES WITH «ESCALATING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word escalating.
1
Brendon Burchard
Have you ever played a video game that didn't have escalating levels of difficulty? Well, life can feel like play, too, when we purposefully engage in activities that demand we test and develop our skills.
2
William S. Cohen
Terrorism is escalating to the point that Americans soon may have to choose between civil liberties and more intrusive means of protection.
3
Mary Douglas
An escalating, violent tit-for-tat may lead to terrorism.
4
Brendan I. Koerner
The first outbreak of America's 11-year skyjacking epidemic occurred in the summer of 1961, when four planes were seized in the nation's airspace. The last of these incidents, involving 16-year-old Cody Bearden and his father, Leon, is the one that finally forced the federal government to pay attention to the escalating crisis.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ESCALATING»

Discover the use of escalating in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to escalating and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Nation Forsaken: EMP: The Escalating Threat of an American ...
"A Nation Forsaken" breaks down that threat.
Michael Maloof, 2013
2
The Law of Escalating Marginal Sacrifice: Explaining a ...
This book presents a new law of human behavior founded by the author some twenty-five years ago but not proclaimed as a law until now.
Philip C. Grant, 2004
3
The Crunch: The Scandal of Northern Rock and the Escalating ...
" "In The Crunch, award-winning journalist Alex Brummer painstakingly traces the course of the crisis from its origins in the US 'subprime' market to its explosion on to the international scene.
Alex Brummer, 2008
4
The Israeli-Palestinian War: Escalating to Nowhere
Details how the Intifada, which was a largely popular uprising, dominated by stone throwing and sporadic acts of violence, has now become the Israli-Palestinian War, dominated by the steady escalation of a battle between conventional and ...
Anthony H. Cordesman, Jennifer Moravitz, 2005
5
U. S. Postal Service: Escalating Financial Problems Require ...
USPS's financial condition has deteriorated.
Phillip Herr, 2009
6
Muscle Logic: Escalating Density Training
Introduces the concept of Escalating Density Training, a technique used by Olympics trainers and athletes in which workouts are adjusted for individual needs and involve personal record setting, in a guide that outlines a two-hour weekly ...
Charles Staley, 2005
7
Armageddon Or Evolution?: The Scientific Method and ...
Excerpts from these books can be found on www.sociological-imagination.org.
Bernard S. Phillips, 2009
8
Bureaucratic Culture and Escalating World Problems: ...
The eleven authors of this book carry further and systematically develop Mills’s broad vision of the scientific method as they analyze escalating bureaucratic barriers that prevent us from solving our many pressing social, environmental, ...
J. David Knottnerus, Bernard Phillips, 2011
9
Negotiating Environmental Agreements: How To Avoid ...
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to this approach to environmental regulation.
Lawrence Susskind, Paul Levy, Jennifer Thomas-Larmer, 2000
10
Bashing Dissent: Escalating Violence and State Repression in ...
Recommendations -- Background -- Mounting political tensions and arrests in February and March -- Escalating violence and repression after March 11 -- The international response -- Acknowledgements.
Tiseke Kasambala, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ESCALATING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term escalating is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Sapient survey reveals escalating costs and concerns over …
Respondents believe current approaches mean costs will increase by at least a quarter in next two years, lack the adaptability, scalability and ... «Automated Trader, Jul 15»
2
South Sudan Marks Independence amid Civil War, Escalating Crisis
July 8, 2015 – South Sudan marks the fourth anniversary of its independence this Thursday, July 9th. The world's newest nation is locked in a ... «Enough Project, Jul 15»
3
Mining's $143 Billion Stock Rout Signals Escalating China Fears
The open pit mine at Molycorp Inc.'s rare earths mining and processing facility stands in Mountain Pass, California, U.S. Companies such as ... «Bloomberg, Jul 15»
4
Sapient Global Markets Survey Reveals Escalating Trade Reporting …
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sapient Global Markets, a leading global provider of business technology and consulting services for the capital ... «Business Wire, Jul 15»
5
Oklahoma Tribes Keep Wary Eye on Escalating Earthquake Activity
Oklahoma is the new California, at least when it comes to earthquakes. Over the past year, tribes have been preparing emergency plans, ... «Indian Country Today Media Network, Jul 15»
6
Abington man sent to prison for escalating harassment against ex …
An Abington man was sentenced to state prison for a domestic dispute that escalated into more serious crimes. Gregory M. Grookett, 40, of the ... «The Intelligencer, Jul 15»
7
Finding Help: Escalating violence can impact children
If your child has trouble expressing feelings, Dr. Deborah Koricke suggests drawing emotions or using a chart with expressive faces. (Source: ... «19 Action News, Jul 15»
8
Germany, Russia Two Countries Capable of De-escalating Conflict …
Former President of USSR Mikhail Gorbachev said that the Russian-German history goes back not decades, but centuries, hence it is ... «Sputnik International, Jul 15»
9
Report: Investigation into Port Authority roadwork projects escalating
More than 15 Port Authority of New York and New Jersey officials, including three attorneys of the bi-state agency, have obtained legal counsel ... «Hudson County View, Jul 15»
10
The Escalating Arab Wars- Maha Yahya
BEIRUT – The violence unleashed in Arab countries in the last four years may turn out to be just a first taste of what is to come. Escalating ... «JK Alternative Viewpoint, Jul 15»

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