increasingly
adverb
in·creas·ing·ly
in-ˈkrē-siŋ-lē 
ˈin-ˌkrē-
: to an increasing degree
an increasingly dangerous situation
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.
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David Hambling, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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In international healthcare, hospitals and practitioners employ digital health tools to optimize patient care and increase operational efficiency.
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David Hambling, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Trump has voiced optimism for a deal with India, an increasingly important diplomatic partner as well as being the world's most populous country and a Top Five global economy.
—Jennifer Cunningham, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Topgolf Callaway also appears increasingly likely to not see much of a net impact from tariffs.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 1 July 2025
Digital health innovation has increasingly moved from a nice-to-have to something critical to survival.
In international healthcare, hospitals and practitioners employ digital health tools to optimize patient care and increase operational efficiency.
—William Jones, USA Today, 1 July 2025
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“Increasingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/increasingly. Accessed 11 Jul. 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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