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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Though both players had already earned acclaim and respect prior to the tournament through playing for two of the world's biggest clubs, both midfielders have become increasingly popular and in-demand as a result of their performances in Russia.
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Such matchups could happen with greater frequency as parenthood becomes increasingly popular on the women’s tennis tour.
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The power of fentanyl During the last five years of Niki’s life, fentanyl became increasingly popular in Indiana and across the country, either on its own or mixed with heroin.
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With just nine races left until the Chase begins, such inward reflection is becoming increasingly important for the native of Monterrey, Mexico.
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The role of coroner, which is the oldest elected office in the U.S., is increasingly important as trans and non-binary people fight to have their identities recognized in life and in death.
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The Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision to uphold President Donald Trump’s travel ban Tuesday shed critical light on an increasingly important question to civil society: What is the legal value of a presidential tweet?
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Its first new episode last March was seen by more than 25 million people, with delayed viewing counted in, numbers that are increasingly rare in network television.
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College debt is building and, increasingly, parents are on the hook.
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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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