1
as in increase
something added (as by growth)
a large proliferation in the number of electrical appliances was placing enormous demands upon the region's power supply
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as in accumulation
the act or process of becoming greater in number
the proliferation of mistakes as both actors and crew became more and more tired
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Recent Examples of proliferation
Experts believe the proliferation of DAS could transform undersea warfare and intelligence operations.
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Elliott criticized PepsiCo’s North America beverage business for lagging behind peers in growth and margins, and argued that the company’s proliferation of brands and SKUs has impaired focus and execution.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
But a proliferation of scams means there are patterns to draw, which Walton does in his book, Anatomy of a Con Artist.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 10 Oct. 2025
In time, the apple’s proliferation on American soil and the ubiquity of apple pie on American menus would help turn the dessert into a patriotic symbol.
—Victoria Flexner, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
The proliferation of thousands of different chemicals, with new ones produced all the time, also exposes people to a cocktail of substances, which could make their collective impact greater.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
It’s used by a minority of cancers, the remaining 10% to 15%, to achieve unlimited proliferation.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Is the proliferation of these events that claim to be global—that is to say, inclusive—productive or not?
—Simon Njami, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
The proliferation of energy sources, including solar, wind, geothermal and nuclear, creates a decentralized model of energy production.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Elliott criticized PepsiCo’s North America beverage business for lagging behind peers in growth and margins, and argued that the company’s proliferation of brands and SKUs has impaired focus and execution.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
But a proliferation of scams means there are patterns to draw, which Walton does in his book, Anatomy of a Con Artist.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 10 Oct. 2025
In time, the apple’s proliferation on American soil and the ubiquity of apple pie on American menus would help turn the dessert into a patriotic symbol.
—Victoria Flexner, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
The proliferation of thousands of different chemicals, with new ones produced all the time, also exposes people to a cocktail of substances, which could make their collective impact greater.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
It’s used by a minority of cancers, the remaining 10% to 15%, to achieve unlimited proliferation.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Is the proliferation of these events that claim to be global—that is to say, inclusive—productive or not?
—Simon Njami, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
The proliferation of energy sources, including solar, wind, geothermal and nuclear, creates a decentralized model of energy production.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proliferation
Noun
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Insurers will be allowed to raise premiums by as much as $50 a month for 2026, up from a $35 increase allowed this year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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Heavy snow possible above these levels with total snow accumulations 12 to 24 inches.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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The study suggests that microbes living inside plants may influence the accumulation and solidification of gold in trees, a process known as biomineralization.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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So, too, was Monday night when the Panthers saw the latest addition to their jewelry collection during a private ceremony at the War Memorial Auditorium on the eve of their 2025-26 season opener against the Chicago Blackhawks.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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Looks like a decent loan addition.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Fazit is the boost your routine never saw coming.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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Regarding York, the coaching change from John Tortorella to Tocchet did seem to give him a boost, judging from his training camp.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After the Dolphins reclaimed the lead at 24-20 on a Jaylen Waddle touchdown catch, Dowdle started the ensuing drive with a 16-yard gain but then limped to the sideline with cramps in both calves.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Although those companies have driven enormous market gains over the past several years, many Wall Street analysts fear that the AI market has become a bubble — powered by unsustainable gains that are driven more by FOMO than fundamentals.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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That same headbanging energy has defined her steady, albeit unconventional, political rise.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement The rise in flu cases around the continent, as well as outbreaks in Europe earlier this year, have led some medical experts to warn that influenza may be evolving to spread more quickly or earlier than typical in some regions.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Proliferation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferation. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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