Metastasize

The minor dispute over parking could metastasize into a full-blown neighborhood feud.

The weather forecast warned that the storm could metastasize into a hurricane.

The disagreement over the project budget could metastasize into a major issue for the company.

The protest march could metastasize into a violent confrontation with the police.

The terrorist attack could metastasize into a broader threat to national security.

The dispute over the property line could metastasize into a legal battle.

The student's prank could metastasize into a serious disciplinary issue.

The initial skepticism about the new product could metastasize into a widespread lack of trust in the company.

The small-scale gang activity could metastasize into a major organized crime operation.

The small fire could metastasize into a large wildfire if not contained quickly.

The diplomatic tension between the two countries could metastasize into a trade war.

The protests have the potential to metastasize and spread to other cities.

The fungal infection can metastasize and spread to other parts of the body if left untreated.