inflation
noun
in·fla·tion
in-ˈflā-shən 
1
a
b
: a hypothetical extremely brief period of very rapid expansion of the universe immediately following the big bang
c
: empty pretentiousness : pomposity
2
: a continuing rise in the general price level usually attributed to an increase in the volume of money and credit relative to available goods and services
Synonyms of inflation
Examples of inflation in a Sentence
the inflation of a balloon
The government has been unable to control inflation.
The rate of inflation is high.
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Now and going forward though, rising domestic power demand from data centers, manufacturing, and electrification efforts are expected to keep driving costs upward, further straining pocketbooks and inflation.
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Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2025
That has benefitted Walmart throughout McMillon’s tenure, particularly during the post-pandemic inflation crisis that sent America searching for value that Walmart could help deliver.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025
As tariffs often end up raising prices for everyday Americans, the $2,000 dividends could be a welcome relief to many low to moderate income Americans who have experienced inflation.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Despite inflation and trade uncertainty, consumers plan to spend an average of $890 per person, the second highest in NRF survey history.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 14 Nov. 2025
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Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2025
That has benefitted Walmart throughout McMillon’s tenure, particularly during the post-pandemic inflation crisis that sent America searching for value that Walmart could help deliver.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025
As tariffs often end up raising prices for everyday Americans, the $2,000 dividends could be a welcome relief to many low to moderate income Americans who have experienced inflation.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Despite inflation and trade uncertainty, consumers plan to spend an average of $890 per person, the second highest in NRF survey history.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Inflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflation. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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inflation
noun
in·fla·tion
in-ˈflā-shən
1
: an act of inflating : the state of being inflated
2
: a continual increase in the price of goods and services
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