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as in expands
to make greater in size, amount, or number
we have to increase the number of season-ticket holders if the local sports franchise is to survive
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as in rises
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the number of Internet users increased exponentially during the 1990s
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as in boosts
something added (as by growth)
shortly after he turned 12, he had a sudden height increase
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as in accumulations
the act or process of becoming greater in number
the increase in the number of students enrolled at the school was very gradual
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Recent Examples of increases
Jessica Melugin, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
However, higher tick and pest activity during warmer weather increases your dog or cat’s risk of contact.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Keeping lights on all night increases energy costs and can disrupt wildlife and the environment.
—Kate McKenna, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
Unfortunately, substance use impairs judgment, increases impulsivity and amplifies vulnerability to a range of other high-risk behaviors and harms.
—Beverly Kingston, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
Over time, that persistent immune activation can create chronic inflammation that damages blood vessels and increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and blood clots.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 June 2026
Specifically, physical activity increases a brain chemical called beta-endorphin.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
And this primary, a push from the Democratic Party to have voters cast later ballots increases the possibility of a blue swing.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Lifting extremely heavy weights with limited range of motion, as observers have noted in Kennedy’s video, increases the risk of injury and emphasizes numbers rather than strength.
—Paula Chesley, STAT, 3 June 2026
Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Omnisend has historically offered salary increases on a quarterly basis, so this cadence isn’t new.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 9 June 2026
The value increases of franchises in the Women’s National Basketball Association and National Women’s Soccer League are outpacing MLS teams, according to Sportico.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
The National Weather Service issued a Beach Hazards Statement that remains in effect through Thursday night, as wave size increases.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Trustees pointed to previous wage increases that made the district one of the most lucrative in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex as the reason for halting a raise this time around.
—Samuel O’Neal 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
APRs for variable-rate loans may increase after origination if the SOFR index increases.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 9 June 2026
At the time, both fees were set to see annual increases over the same period.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Verb
That ability moves towards leveling the playing field between businesses of different sizes, increases efficiency for all firms, and super charges competition to the benefit of consumers.
—Jessica Melugin, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
However, higher tick and pest activity during warmer weather increases your dog or cat’s risk of contact.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Keeping lights on all night increases energy costs and can disrupt wildlife and the environment.
—Kate McKenna, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
Unfortunately, substance use impairs judgment, increases impulsivity and amplifies vulnerability to a range of other high-risk behaviors and harms.
—Beverly Kingston, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
Over time, that persistent immune activation can create chronic inflammation that damages blood vessels and increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and blood clots.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 June 2026
Specifically, physical activity increases a brain chemical called beta-endorphin.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
And this primary, a push from the Democratic Party to have voters cast later ballots increases the possibility of a blue swing.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Lifting extremely heavy weights with limited range of motion, as observers have noted in Kennedy’s video, increases the risk of injury and emphasizes numbers rather than strength.
—Paula Chesley, STAT, 3 June 2026
Noun
Workers were demanding salary increases, protection against subcontracting and job loss through automation, and were refusing to comply with FIFA’s request to collect sensitive private information such as nationality and home addresses.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Omnisend has historically offered salary increases on a quarterly basis, so this cadence isn’t new.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 9 June 2026
The value increases of franchises in the Women’s National Basketball Association and National Women’s Soccer League are outpacing MLS teams, according to Sportico.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
The National Weather Service issued a Beach Hazards Statement that remains in effect through Thursday night, as wave size increases.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Trustees pointed to previous wage increases that made the district one of the most lucrative in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex as the reason for halting a raise this time around.
—Samuel O’Neal 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
APRs for variable-rate loans may increase after origination if the SOFR index increases.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 9 June 2026
At the time, both fees were set to see annual increases over the same period.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increases
Verb
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The gas in your stomach expands as the pressure drops, leaving you bloated.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Broader sonobuoy push The Scottish trial arrives as Ultra Maritime expands its sonobuoy business through production contracts and international partnerships.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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The arch spans 78 feet and rises 65 feet high, drawing hikers eager to experience one of the region’s most striking landmarks.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
Noun
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For astronomers like Key, scouring the skies for brief boosts in starlight is still the best hope for finding PBHs.—
Jonathan O'Callaghan,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
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Along with the digital ad tax, Ventura and others are advocating for closing corporate tax loopholes, among other revenue boosts to the state from the wealthy.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
Noun
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In this case, that would take 16 multiplication operations and 16 additions (or four accumulations).—
Olivia Hsu,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Apr. 2026
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The map also includes tornado reports for the past week and recent rainfall accumulations.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Be sure to stop by the inhalation salt chamber that accelerates skin cell rejuvenation, reduces stress, and promotes better sleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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AlphaFold considerably accelerates that process.—
Jessica Melugin,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Summer has already kicked off with beefy surf up and down the coastline, with moderate southern hemisphere swells bringing waves in the 3-to 5-foot range at many spots the past week.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
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The beach town swells with visitors in the summer, though surfers flock here any time of year for the classic surf break Plage de Lafitenia and big waves surf spot Belharra.—
Anne Olivia Bauso,
Travel + Leisure,
21 May 2026
Noun
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From 2021 to 2025, the region had the highest raises among all 15 regions.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Companies see that and may hire more or feel safer giving raises.—
Staff reports,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Texas, Florida, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Arizona and Mississippi ranked among the top 10 states for new solar additions.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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New additions include Rocket Lab, Astera Labs, Teradyne, Nebius, and CoreWeave, while Verisk, Cognizant, Insmed, Zscaler, and Charter Communications will be removed from the index.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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“Increases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increases. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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