increasingly

Definition of increasinglynext
as in progressively
more and more; to an increasing degree People are becoming increasingly aware of this problem. Increasingly, scientists are questioning the data. The situation grew increasingly hopeless.

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Recent Examples of increasingly But progress is increasingly tethered to the fortunes of a few AI giants. Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026 Harvey said younger people are increasingly reading physical books rather than scrolling on screens. Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026 According to Rachel, the plan had been initiated by Shelia, who had grown increasingly resentful of Skylar. Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 6 Mar. 2026 There is increasingly more daylight and therefore more time to play outdoors. Mindy Schauer, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for increasingly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increasingly
progressively
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  • Cason said the injury that derailed his first year as a professional didn’t happen in any specific game and was something that progressively got worse over time.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
  • On the other end of the spectrum, Economy, Economy Plus, and premium cabins offer progressively more flexibility and perks.
    Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026

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“Increasingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increasingly. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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