inflationary
adjective
in·fla·tion·ary
in-ˈflā-shə-ˌner-ē 
: of, characterized by, or productive of inflation
inflationary policies
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He blames the bad economy on the government's inflationary policies.
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However, policymakers are watching for any inflationary impact from tariffs.
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Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Most economic analyses say the tariffs will worsen inflationary pressures and subtract from economic growth, but Trump has used the taxes as a way to assert the diplomatic and financial power of the U.S. on both rivals and allies.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
In the years following it, though, inflationary pressures have caused more spending on credit cards, and levels now are close to the all-time highs in 2008.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Investors fear the tax and spending bill could put upward pressure on bond yields that already face inflationary concerns from rising tariffs.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 8 July 2025
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Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Most economic analyses say the tariffs will worsen inflationary pressures and subtract from economic growth, but Trump has used the taxes as a way to assert the diplomatic and financial power of the U.S. on both rivals and allies.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
In the years following it, though, inflationary pressures have caused more spending on credit cards, and levels now are close to the all-time highs in 2008.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Investors fear the tax and spending bill could put upward pressure on bond yields that already face inflationary concerns from rising tariffs.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 8 July 2025
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“Inflationary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflationary. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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inflationary
adjective
in·fla·tion·ary
in-ˈflā-shə-ˌner-ē
: of, relating to, or causing inflation
an inflationary policy
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