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as in expanding
to make greater in size, amount, or number
we have to increase the number of season-ticket holders if the local sports franchise is to survive
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as in rising
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the number of Internet users increased exponentially during the 1990s
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Recent Examples of increasing
Eight years later, Loomis voters approved Measure C with more than 71% support, extending the existing tax without increasing the rate.
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Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Starting July 1, according to an SEC filing Thursday, his target annual bonus is rising to $9 million, and his target annual equity award increasing to $20 million.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 June 2026
In a bold move, Son, a big backer of OpenAI, committed to increasing his company’s investment in the ChatGPT creator to $65 billion.
—Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
As a result, even borrowers who previously stayed on top of their payments are feeling increasing strain.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 June 2026
According to various reports, Expeditors did not conduct layoffs during high-stress economic periods including the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, the Covid-19 pandemic and wider tech job cuts after the Federal Reserve began increasing interest rates throughout 2022.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
The proposal, known as Project Beacon, could end up increasing the system’s overall capacity by about 10% according to the Algonquin Pipeline’s owner, Enbridge.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Leading up to Election Day, the Democratic share of those later ballots, which often determine the outcome in California, was steadily increasing as liberal-leaning voters began to make their choice.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 5 June 2026
In addition to all of those struggles, Lululemon, like everyone else, has also had to contend with a new conflict in the Middle East and surging gas prices, which are also increasing costs.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Starting July 1, according to an SEC filing Thursday, his target annual bonus is rising to $9 million, and his target annual equity award increasing to $20 million.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 June 2026
In a bold move, Son, a big backer of OpenAI, committed to increasing his company’s investment in the ChatGPT creator to $65 billion.
—Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
As a result, even borrowers who previously stayed on top of their payments are feeling increasing strain.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 June 2026
According to various reports, Expeditors did not conduct layoffs during high-stress economic periods including the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, the Covid-19 pandemic and wider tech job cuts after the Federal Reserve began increasing interest rates throughout 2022.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
The proposal, known as Project Beacon, could end up increasing the system’s overall capacity by about 10% according to the Algonquin Pipeline’s owner, Enbridge.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Leading up to Election Day, the Democratic share of those later ballots, which often determine the outcome in California, was steadily increasing as liberal-leaning voters began to make their choice.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 5 June 2026
In addition to all of those struggles, Lululemon, like everyone else, has also had to contend with a new conflict in the Middle East and surging gas prices, which are also increasing costs.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increasing
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According to Academy rules, the number of nominees in each category is determined by the volume of submissions, with the field expanding to a sixth lead or supporting nominee only once entries cross the 80-submission threshold.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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While Londontown seeks a corporate manager for its rapidly-expanding surveillance regime, Palantir continues to bully its way to good business.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
11 June 2026
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Councilman Bobby Wilson calls that way too high, especially with utility bills rising and the Pittsburgh Public School board proposing a tax increase of its own.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
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During that time, Stricklin zeroed in on two potential Billy Napier replacements — one of which was a rising SEC star who was also linked to other top job openings including Auburn and Penn State.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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This week, industry executives told me that generative AI adoption is accelerating as producers seek to meet rising content demand in the country’s $32 billion media and entertainment sector while navigating tighter budgets.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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These transactions have happened in the dark for years, with accelerating velocity through the AI boom.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
11 June 2026
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The production carried a sense of scale, swelling with orchestral weight and emotional lift, framing the tournament as something larger than sport.—
Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The American Breast Cancer Foundation urged men to be aware of any changes in their chest area, including nipple pain, lumps and swelling in the breast or underarm.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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Rather than removing the doctor from the equation, AI is augmenting their ability to make the best decisions for the most favorable outcomes.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Ultimately humans make the final decisions on the grading, but AI plays a critical role augmenting those capabilities.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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Documents from the investigation also show that the number of trains on the Melbourne tracks tripled after 2023 — a key factor in what experts call exposure, which is calculated by multiplying the average daily vehicle traffic at a crossing by the number of trains that pass by.—
Allison Beck,
Miami Herald,
20 Nov. 2025
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Pasadena Humane staff emphasized the urgency of the rescue, noting that unseparated mice and hamsters can reproduce rapidly, quickly multiplying into dozens of animals in a short time.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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South Florida, often deemed the epicenter of the cosmetic surgery industry in the United States, has hundreds of clinics, and influencers boosting them, that attract thousands of patients every year.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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Running is one of the most accessible forms of fitness, and the science behind its mood-boosting effects is well established.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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Different 'tools' if diplomacy fails Vance did not rule out military fighting intensifying before the war ends, if months of negotiations fail to produce a deal.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The forces reshaping the Chesapeake Bay — warming seas, intensifying storms, acidifying waters — are global in origin.—
Serena C. McIlwain,
Baltimore Sun,
8 June 2026
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