noun
the act of increasing rapidly in intensity or magnitude
verb
to increase rapidly in intensity or magnitude
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The conflict between the two countries continues to escalate, with no sign of resolution in sight.
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Things are really starting to escalate between those two, it's getting pretty intense.
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The drama is escalating real quick, it's about to go down.
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As tensions rise, the situation is beginning to escalate like a wildfire spreading out of control.