increasingly
adverb
in·creas·ing·ly
in-ˈkrē-siŋ-lē 
ˈin-ˌkrē-
: to an increasing degree
an increasingly dangerous situation
Examples of increasingly in a Sentence
People are becoming increasingly aware of this problem.
Increasingly, scientists are questioning the data.
The situation grew increasingly hopeless.
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Contra Despite the electorate’s increasingly Democratic leanings, Republicans hold a supermajority in both chambers of the legislature, giving it the power to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s vetoes.
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Sara Dorn, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
While some see civility, others in Manistique feel like the city has become increasingly hostile to one another.
—Alexander Boesch and Lindsay Tague, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
Voter guide:Learn about candidates in key races In recent weeks, Amendment 2 has increasingly become a fierce topic of debate, with both public and private school supporters ramping up efforts to sway voters to their sides.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
In 2024, the forests along the coastline of North Carolina's Albemarle-Pamlico Peninsula have grown increasingly brown, compared to the verdant green of the same region in 2005.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Sara Dorn, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
While some see civility, others in Manistique feel like the city has become increasingly hostile to one another.
—Alexander Boesch and Lindsay Tague, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
Voter guide:Learn about candidates in key races In recent weeks, Amendment 2 has increasingly become a fierce topic of debate, with both public and private school supporters ramping up efforts to sway voters to their sides.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
In 2024, the forests along the coastline of North Carolina's Albemarle-Pamlico Peninsula have grown increasingly brown, compared to the verdant green of the same region in 2005.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Increasingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/increasingly. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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increasingly
adverb
in·creas·ing·ly
in-ˈkrē-siŋ-lē
ˈin-ˌkrē-
: to an increasing degree : more and more
the work became increasingly difficult
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