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
The rapid proliferation and growth of spot ETFs like those for bitcoin and ether – as well as the potential for dozens more once regulatory operations resume at full capacity – also ties into another important change.
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Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Oct. 2025
The director wrenches apart Ibsen’s terse and precise mechanism and makes room for a proliferation of arresting moments—caught on the wing in wide-screen images, thanks to Sean Bobbitt’s cinematography—that balance tragedy and horror with excitement and wonder.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
Microplastics have become a hot topic in recent years, particularly with the proliferation of these microscopic pollutants in the earth’s water supplies.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Despite the proliferation of productivity tools, performance frameworks, and time management hacks, many leaders still end their days feeling overwhelmed and mentally spent.
—Por Amy Brann, Harvard Business Review, 16 Oct. 2025
As business leaders and economists begin to take concerns of an AI bubble more seriously, the proliferation of loose internet bots has become more alarming because of their potential to distort data key to assessing the sustainability and growth of emerging tech companies.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
This rapid proliferation is highlighted by the fact that nearly 2,700 satellites were launched in 2024 alone.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
The proliferation of generative AI is likely to worsen this moment of doubt.
—Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025
Gun proliferation complicates the problem by making political violence much easier to carry out.
—Gregory P. Magarian, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Oct. 2025
The director wrenches apart Ibsen’s terse and precise mechanism and makes room for a proliferation of arresting moments—caught on the wing in wide-screen images, thanks to Sean Bobbitt’s cinematography—that balance tragedy and horror with excitement and wonder.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
Microplastics have become a hot topic in recent years, particularly with the proliferation of these microscopic pollutants in the earth’s water supplies.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Despite the proliferation of productivity tools, performance frameworks, and time management hacks, many leaders still end their days feeling overwhelmed and mentally spent.
—Por Amy Brann, Harvard Business Review, 16 Oct. 2025
As business leaders and economists begin to take concerns of an AI bubble more seriously, the proliferation of loose internet bots has become more alarming because of their potential to distort data key to assessing the sustainability and growth of emerging tech companies.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
This rapid proliferation is highlighted by the fact that nearly 2,700 satellites were launched in 2024 alone.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
The proliferation of generative AI is likely to worsen this moment of doubt.
—Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025
Gun proliferation complicates the problem by making political violence much easier to carry out.
—Gregory P. Magarian, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proliferation
Noun
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That's a 5% increase from 9% last year and higher than 8% for 2023.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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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,
19 Oct. 2025
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The team also found that APOE4 astrocytes promoted the accumulation of amyloid and tau proteins linked to Alzheimer’s, and that this effect depended on their interaction with microglia, the brain’s immune cells.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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Non-food-contact surfaces have accumulation of soil (cook line shelves and equipment have an accumulation of soil).—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Whisk in dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with apple cider (or juice) in 2 additions and whisking to blend.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the port crane fees, additional changes include the fee structure changes for vehicle carriers, otherwise known as roll-on roll-off vessels, which help to carry automobiles, farm equipment and other heavy machinery.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Last year the rankings didn’t give a boost to a best-of-3 match or best-of-5 match.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Hoyer declined to speculate on whether the major-league payroll would receive a boost after Wrigley Field hosted two playoff rounds.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Chiefs opened the third quarter at their own 19-yard line, but Mahomes guided the offense with chunk gains to five different pass-catchers during an eight-play touchdown drive that took less than four minutes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Projected by some pundits to land higher in the draft, the 6-foot-7 big man’s fall was the Hornets’ gain.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Su’s rise to Olympic champion is no accident.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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Panels during the interim study recess don’t normally draw a large crowd, but this month’s panels on public safety, sea level rise and the economy, and fisheries and aquaculture drew larger crowds.—
Kate Wolffe
October 17,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Proliferation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferation. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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