1. becoming progressively more serious or severe

1. increasing in intensity, extent, or severity
Usage: present participle of escalate

Examples

• The escalating conflict between the two countries worried diplomats.
• Healthcare costs are escalating rapidly across the nation.
• The teacher intervened before the argument became escalating.
• Escalating tensions in the workplace led to several resignations.
• The company faced escalating pressure from environmental groups.
• Police tried to prevent the escalating violence at the protest.
• The escalating storm forced residents to evacuate their homes.