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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
Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
The ability to see farther and hit faster dramatically increases the information processing burden on military organizations.
—Jon R. Lindsay, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
This formulation increases the retinal stability and decreases irritation.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
The ShieldPlatinum increases coverage limits and adds microwaves, ceiling fans, icemakers and roof leak repairs.
—Kelsey Neubauer,liz Knueven, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
If Iran increases its mining of the strait, that could complicate matters.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
The company says toggling the preference increases the likelihood of being matched with a woman driver, though matches are not guaranteed.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
The chance of rain increases to 50% on Friday night, and the overnight low will be close to 48.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 10 Mar. 2026
Pulling smaller weeds also increases your chances of getting rid of the weed for good.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Property owners in Chicago neighborhoods slammed with big bill increases have come up short paying them in full, according to a new analysis of collection rates by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas’ office, measured roughly a month and a half after the due date.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
About 10% of homeowners in areas with high tax increases paid only part of their tax bill, data show.
—Jacob Sarracino, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
While the share of uninsured Minnesotans grew across most race and ethnicity categories, Black, American Indian and Hispanic residents experienced greater increases from 2024 to 2025 compared with white residents.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2026
Some seats, like some in the upper bowls, won’t experience that high of pricing increases; others will experience more than 12%.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Consumers have already faced some price increases.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Crude price increases are substantially reflected in pump prices in 20 days and a $10 per barrel increase typically results in around a 25-cent rise per gallon, according to 2019 research by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
—David McHugh, Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
Crude oil prices declined in 2025 because of slowing economic activity and increases in production from OPEC countries, according to the EIA.
—Eric Mandel, AJC.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
Construction increases fire risk.
—Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
The ability to see farther and hit faster dramatically increases the information processing burden on military organizations.
—Jon R. Lindsay, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
This formulation increases the retinal stability and decreases irritation.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
The ShieldPlatinum increases coverage limits and adds microwaves, ceiling fans, icemakers and roof leak repairs.
—Kelsey Neubauer,liz Knueven, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
If Iran increases its mining of the strait, that could complicate matters.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
The company says toggling the preference increases the likelihood of being matched with a woman driver, though matches are not guaranteed.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
The chance of rain increases to 50% on Friday night, and the overnight low will be close to 48.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 10 Mar. 2026
Pulling smaller weeds also increases your chances of getting rid of the weed for good.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Property owners in Chicago neighborhoods slammed with big bill increases have come up short paying them in full, according to a new analysis of collection rates by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas’ office, measured roughly a month and a half after the due date.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
About 10% of homeowners in areas with high tax increases paid only part of their tax bill, data show.
—Jacob Sarracino, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
While the share of uninsured Minnesotans grew across most race and ethnicity categories, Black, American Indian and Hispanic residents experienced greater increases from 2024 to 2025 compared with white residents.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2026
Some seats, like some in the upper bowls, won’t experience that high of pricing increases; others will experience more than 12%.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Consumers have already faced some price increases.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Crude price increases are substantially reflected in pump prices in 20 days and a $10 per barrel increase typically results in around a 25-cent rise per gallon, according to 2019 research by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
—David McHugh, Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
Crude oil prices declined in 2025 because of slowing economic activity and increases in production from OPEC countries, according to the EIA.
—Eric Mandel, AJC.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increases
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This year, the event expands to Denton for the first time, with an immersive exhibition of artworks projected across the outdoor spaces of Quakertown Park.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Stay true to your roots and keep that handle intact even as your remit expands to podcasting and socializing.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Mar. 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Ghana’s gold regulators introduced a new sliding‑scale royalty rate that rises in line with bullion prices, despite opposition from China, the US, and mining executives.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Republicans have remained opposed to new restrictions on guns and have backed funding boosts for school security and mental health services.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026
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The sobering news for any traditional exec perusing the latest Nielsen numbers is that while legacy networks had specific pieces of programming providing boosts at certain intervals, YouTube is a far steadier machine.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2026
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Only 1-2 inches of slushy accumulations are expected.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 14 inches are possible on Tuesday, forecasters said in the alert.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For professionals who regularly build client decks, sales presentations, or classroom materials, PowerPresent reduces formatting time and accelerates slide production without requiring advanced design skills.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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Trying to keep it in situ is your first port of call, making sure to wear a broad spectrum, high factor SPF every day–UV exposure accelerates collagen loss and can also exacerbate uneven texture more generally.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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Unlike the sleek mansions lining much of California’s shoreline, this unassuming house has always felt like something out of a fisherman’s tale—shrouded in salt spray as swells crash against the rocks below.—
Jennifer Fernandez,
Architectural Digest,
6 Mar. 2026
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Cocoa Beach is Florida’s ultimate surf-and-sand playground with six miles of golden sand, Atlantic swells for every skill level, and rocket launches visible on the horizon.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Still, people who are working continue to receive pay raises.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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The union is calling for an inflationary increase to wages effective July 1, while Cassellius has proposed delaying inflationary raises until January to save money.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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With the additions of Kadri, center Nicolas Roy, defenseman Nick Blankeburg and defenseman Brett Kulak the Avalanche are effectively making their commitment to the final playoff push and a quest for the Stanley Cup in 2026.—
Jack Lowenstein,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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As for the additions, three were FBS starters last season, and eight of the nine played 178 snaps or more.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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