1
as in to accelerate
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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2
as in to rise
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the number of Internet users increased exponentially during the 1990s
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1
as in boost
something added (as by growth)
shortly after he turned 12, he had a sudden height increase
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as in accumulation
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 increase
Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
According to a school district memo, lunch prices have not increased in 12 years.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 15 May 2025
The record total marks a 67% increase in just three years.
—Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Verb
Process syrup, fresh basil leaves, lime juice, water, and ice cubes in a blender on low speed, gradually increasing speed, until thick and slushy, about 45 seconds.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
According to a school district memo, lunch prices have not increased in 12 years.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
Noun
In April, wholesale inflation, which serves as a proxy for producer prices, rose 0.85% on an annual basis, much lower than the 2.05% increase the previous month and marking the slowest increase in more than a year.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 15 May 2025
The record total marks a 67% increase in just three years.
—Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for increase
Verb
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Currently, a shift in technology and user behavior might accelerate the conclusion of the agreement.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Witnesses told police the SUV appeared to accelerate directly at the family.—
Bethany Brown,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Strong floral aromatics as well as aromas of marshmallows, candy cane, Tunisian rose and buttered toast in this wine with 12.8 percent alcohol.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, there's no better time to refresh your home for summer with finds from Amazon.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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May Protect Brain Health Older adults who drank three cups of (regular) milk daily saw a boost in brain-health-protecting antioxidant levels.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2025
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For companies with brand and reputation motivations, supporting a nonprofit can provide both a marketing boost and reputation defense during layoffs or other negative events.—
Josh Birkholz,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Having cash set aside can help prevent the accumulation of high-cost debt or the need to prematurely raid retirement accounts in the face of income disruptions, rising expenses or other unexpected costs, McBride said.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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And in people with AD, aerobic exercise has been shown to increase brain function by reducing the accumulation of tau proteins and amyloid plaques (a sign of dementia).—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
12 May 2025
Verb
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On a year-on-year basis, however, Japan's GDP expanded 1.7%, the largest expansion since the first quarter of 2023 and a stronger showing compared to the 1.3% growth seen in the fourth quarter.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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This year, that influence expanded into the cultural mainstream with her debut on Season 7 of The Real Housewives of Miami.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Verb
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With just roughly 20,000 year-rounders, the island’s population swells in the summer.—
Lee Cobaj,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
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That number has since swelled to 19, the latest being Eugenio Suárez, who belted four over the fence for the Diamondbacks last Saturday.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Doctor, who has clearly been keeping tabs on Earth, brings Conrad into the TARDIS to reprimand him for betraying Ruby and using people’s fears and insecurity for his own gain.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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In addition to economic gain, many women delay motherhood to take advantage of the relatively new opportunity to exert their voice in the workplace.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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Automate Administrative Tasks Generative AI can help augment your human capital efforts by taking over routine tasks.—
Heather Peters,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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This is the first of a new type of rideshare program flying to that orbit that augments SpaceX’s Transporter program that flies to SSO.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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“Increase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increase. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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