Definition of increasingly
: to an increasing degree
- an increasingly dangerous situation
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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.
Recent Examples of increasingly from the Web
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In recent days, the administration has acted aggressively to enact its tough immigration agenda and the human consequences of Trump's earlier executive orders become increasingly clear.
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Sheila Patel, CEO of International Goldman Sachs Asset Management, said the financial sector is increasingly on board with this mission.
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Now, schools and governments are increasingly using the play as a teaching tool for a generation of Muslim youth in Europe who have come of age in a time of terrorism, war and mass migration.
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As the summer transfer window rumbles on, one player looks increasingly likely to be playing is football at a different club next season: namely, Manchester United forward Anthony Martial.
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Most activity will be centered along Madison Street in the area that's increasingly known as the theater district.
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But increasingly, advocates and Native rights groups are working to boost voter turnout.
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In election after election, whether primary contests or special elections, women have provided energy at the ballot box and, increasingly, the leadership as candidates for the Democrats.
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The synthetic opiate has been, increasingly, dropped into stimulant drugs as well as heroin and other opioids.
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First Known Use of increasingly
14th century
INCREASINGLY Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of increasingly for English Language Learners
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: more and more : to an increasing degree
INCREASINGLY Defined for Kids
Definition of increasingly for Students
: more and more
- The path became increasingly rough.
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