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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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
Prioritize In-Flight Hydration Air travel greatly increases your risk of dehydration due to the extremely low humidity and lower cabin pressure.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 May 2026
Drug dealers mix fentanyl, because of its potency and low cost, with other drugs including heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine, which increases the likelihood of a fatal dose, according to the DEA.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
The superpower of this design, which increases its ability to absorb energy and resist impact, is its anisotropic lattice.
—New Atlas, 6 May 2026
And a new study increases that understanding, showing that space debris falls to Earth faster when the sun is more active.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 6 May 2026
Frequent flyers are concerned but not surprised if airfare increases soon.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Across the spectrum, increases to bonus payouts ranged from 6% to 43%, with a median of 13%, and an average increase of 12%.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
How your phone may cause hemorrhoids Sitting on the toilet for extended periods of time increases the chances of developing a hemorrhoid, even if a person isn’t straining, Qureshi said.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Councilwoman Jennifer Fisher, R-5th, said that while people don’t like tax increases, the public has been understanding about the town’s funding challenges.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Instead, hundreds of millions of dollars will be funneled to cities and towns in order to avoid local property tax increases as mayors and first selectmen will be urged to hold the line on spending in the next fiscal year.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
The poll also points to broader economic malaise; 55% of Americans say recent price increases have led to financial hardship, and the same number say their financial situation is deteriorating.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
In March, the CBO wrote that the termination of the tariffs resulted in deficit increases of $2 trillion more by 2036 than previously projected.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Thai workers have demanded that their government address the impact of fuel price increases on their cost-of-living crisis.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
The rapid acceleration of price increases could complicate interest rate policy at the Fed, which may be reluctant to lower borrowing costs as inflation climbs.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
CycloKinetics says the fuel improves combustion performance and increases energy density, helping missiles travel farther while improving standoff capability.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
Prioritize In-Flight Hydration Air travel greatly increases your risk of dehydration due to the extremely low humidity and lower cabin pressure.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 May 2026
Drug dealers mix fentanyl, because of its potency and low cost, with other drugs including heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine, which increases the likelihood of a fatal dose, according to the DEA.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
The superpower of this design, which increases its ability to absorb energy and resist impact, is its anisotropic lattice.
—New Atlas, 6 May 2026
And a new study increases that understanding, showing that space debris falls to Earth faster when the sun is more active.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 6 May 2026
Frequent flyers are concerned but not surprised if airfare increases soon.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Across the spectrum, increases to bonus payouts ranged from 6% to 43%, with a median of 13%, and an average increase of 12%.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
How your phone may cause hemorrhoids Sitting on the toilet for extended periods of time increases the chances of developing a hemorrhoid, even if a person isn’t straining, Qureshi said.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
Faced with increases in insurance premiums, many households wind up relocating, the Dallas Fed report found.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Councilwoman Jennifer Fisher, R-5th, said that while people don’t like tax increases, the public has been understanding about the town’s funding challenges.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Instead, hundreds of millions of dollars will be funneled to cities and towns in order to avoid local property tax increases as mayors and first selectmen will be urged to hold the line on spending in the next fiscal year.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
The poll also points to broader economic malaise; 55% of Americans say recent price increases have led to financial hardship, and the same number say their financial situation is deteriorating.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
In March, the CBO wrote that the termination of the tariffs resulted in deficit increases of $2 trillion more by 2036 than previously projected.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Thai workers have demanded that their government address the impact of fuel price increases on their cost-of-living crisis.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
The rapid acceleration of price increases could complicate interest rate policy at the Fed, which may be reluctant to lower borrowing costs as inflation climbs.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increases
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Frontier expands routes, will cut less profitable ones Dempsey took over from longtime Frontier CEO Barry Biffle in December and has unwound some of his more aggressive expansion plans.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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If the College Football Playoff expands, the urgency of the regular season diminishes by comparison, and in a sport that had, inarguably, the greatest regular season in sports, that's a huge blow.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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The move comes as electricity demand in the country’s mining region rises faster than supply, with miners building metal processing plants to satisfy local policymakers’ desire to keep some of the value chain in the country.—
Ruben Nyanguila,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Smoke rises from Israeli bombardment on the village of Mayfadoun, as seen from nearby Marjayoun, in southern Lebanon, May 6, 2026.—
May 6,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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The downloadable content includes two operator skins, weapon blueprints, charms and other cosmetic items, along with experience boosts.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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One dose of the vaccine is 93% effective at preventing measles; a second dose boosts effectiveness even further — to 97%, according to the CDC.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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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
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Meanwhile, the unceasing churn of clothing, footwear and accessories depletes soils, poisons the water, pollutes the air, drives deforestation, accelerates biodiversity loss and generates runaway planet-warming emissions that undermine brands’ lofty environmental ambitions.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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As the Pentagon accelerates adoption, scrutiny from within the tech sector is likely to intensify.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The guilt swells and swells while the sweater sits and sits.—
Liana Satenstein,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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As the orchestra swells, a voice slowly surfaces.—
Ben Cardew,
Pitchfork,
2 May 2026
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Lamont and other Democrats said the raises were well deserved because the state needs to recruit workers for difficult jobs that include prison guards dealing with dangerous criminals and social workers dealing with troubled families in the state Department of Children and Families.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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In December, despite a stern warning from the county Office of Education that doing so put the district at risk of insolvency, Martinez took the lead role in winning approval for pay raises for district employees.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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With the additions of Vanloo and New York native Aubrey Griffin, DeMarco had only nine players available.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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There were little things, like the belts, that were late in the game additions.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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“Increases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increases. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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