CRESTING Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

cresting

verb

Definition of cresting

present participle of crest

as in peaking

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increasing

Verb

The hope is that these discoveries will not be lost with increasing use of AI models in mathematics.

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026
The rules are aimed at boosting confidence in Saudi ⁠capital markets by increasing transparency and strengthening the IPO framework, the CMA said.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of increasing

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