increasingly
adverb
in·creas·ing·ly
in-ˈkrē-siŋ-lē 
ˈin-ˌkrē-
: to an increasing degree
an increasingly dangerous situation
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People are becoming increasingly aware of this problem.
Increasingly, scientists are questioning the data.
The situation grew increasingly hopeless.
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Chris Malone Méndez, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Dire conditions in Gaza As the situation for Palestinian civilians grows increasingly dire, UN agencies are calling for urgent action.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
Infantino irks Canada and Mexico President Infantino’s adventures across the Middle East this week put European noses out of joint, and The Athletic also heard various whispers of increasingly disgruntled Canadians and Mexicans in the corridors of power within sport and politics.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Aside from selling movies internationally, MK2 Films is increasingly involved as a co-producer.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 17 May 2025
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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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