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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
Sixteen Ramos, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
However, normalizing sleep deprivation increases the risk of the signs and symptoms going unnoticed or not being taken seriously.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Add to that a major airport renovation that increases visitor capacity, and the time to go is now, before everyone else arrives.
—Carla Vianna, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
What Happens Next The jihadist stranglehold on Bamako increases the risk of yet another military coup or of protests that ultimately bring this about.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The game works as a progressive jackpot in which the prize increases the more people play, and Cox hit it big.
—Irene Wright, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
Climate change increases the rapid intensification of hurricanes by making ocean waters warmer, which provides more fuel for storms.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
For high-risk women, this increases to over 20%, according to the American Cancer Society.
—Dr. Allyson Heng, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
Advocates worry that as the National Guard presence increases, so will violations against LGBTQ+ people.
—Colleen Hamilton, Them., 30 Oct. 2025
Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
That could be undone, Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek said, if the subsidies go back to previous, reduced levels at the end of the year, when increases to the financial aid expire.
—Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The consumer struggles come alongside seemingly unending cost increases for chains.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Brownlee Paige has said that KCKPS teacher salaries are competitive with other districts and that any increases will need to be paid for in a way that will not further burden taxpayers.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
But more Republican representatives have voiced their support for extending tax credits as some of their constituents contend with eye-popping premium increases for 2026.
—Annika Kim Constantino,bertha Coombs, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Property tax increases—among the highest in the nation—have pushed some longtime residents toward the exits.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Its link to transportation and food prices often means that petrol price increases often trigger inflation across the economy.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
Until the state increases those reimbursement levels or offers new incentives for participation, access to care is likely to stay uneven.
—Sixteen Ramos, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
However, normalizing sleep deprivation increases the risk of the signs and symptoms going unnoticed or not being taken seriously.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Add to that a major airport renovation that increases visitor capacity, and the time to go is now, before everyone else arrives.
—Carla Vianna, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
What Happens Next The jihadist stranglehold on Bamako increases the risk of yet another military coup or of protests that ultimately bring this about.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The game works as a progressive jackpot in which the prize increases the more people play, and Cox hit it big.
—Irene Wright, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
Climate change increases the rapid intensification of hurricanes by making ocean waters warmer, which provides more fuel for storms.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
For high-risk women, this increases to over 20%, according to the American Cancer Society.
—Dr. Allyson Heng, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
Advocates worry that as the National Guard presence increases, so will violations against LGBTQ+ people.
—Colleen Hamilton, Them., 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
Virginia, which has more data centers than any other state, is bracing for major electric rate increases after having seen electricity costs rise by only about 3 percent over the last year.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
That could be undone, Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek said, if the subsidies go back to previous, reduced levels at the end of the year, when increases to the financial aid expire.
—Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The consumer struggles come alongside seemingly unending cost increases for chains.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Brownlee Paige has said that KCKPS teacher salaries are competitive with other districts and that any increases will need to be paid for in a way that will not further burden taxpayers.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
But more Republican representatives have voiced their support for extending tax credits as some of their constituents contend with eye-popping premium increases for 2026.
—Annika Kim Constantino,bertha Coombs, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Property tax increases—among the highest in the nation—have pushed some longtime residents toward the exits.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Its link to transportation and food prices often means that petrol price increases often trigger inflation across the economy.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increases
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The collaboration expands on BMW and Solid Power’s work since 2022, now strengthened by Samsung SDI’s experience in large-scale cell manufacturing and materials engineering.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, the horizontal stroke expands dramatically as AI enables professionals to contribute meaningfully beyond their core expertise.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Even as this risk rises rapidly, there are still plans for launching mega constellations of tiny satellites akin to those that are already orbiting as part of SpaceX’s Starlink system, along with a newly emerging push for orbital data centers such as Nvidia’s Starcloud.—
Humberto Basilio,
Scientific American,
7 Nov. 2025
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The film is based on the true story of Joseph ‘Lupo’ Rulli (Interdonato), a legendary New Jersey boxer plagued with polio before his career peaks, who then rises as a mobster in the Bonanno Crime family, while his older brother Dennis (Stahl) becomes a decorated State Policeman in the same town.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Both also got boosts from outside organizations, some of which are not required to disclose their donors, in the form of mailers or billboards.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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While Merlin may be counting on Shein to increase foot traffic at the beleaguered BHV, the previous pop-ups have not resulted in knock-on sales boosts for other brands, Le Louët said.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Advisories remain in effect through midday Saturday, with accumulations generally between 1 and 3 inches.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Overall, northern counties and areas along Lake Erie have the best chance for snow, with minor accumulations likely in higher terrain and coastal locations.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Over 98% of Grab’s engineers now use AI to code, which accelerates their development cycles.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Even under a bullish scenario where the company accelerates to a 60% 4-year CAGR, the stock would need to trade at 27x CY28E revenue just to justify its current price.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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For me, the feeling of nailing a big, screen-clearing combo while the music swells to a crescendo is well worth the grind.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
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The loss of sea ice in the ocean next to Hektoria, believed to have been driven by ocean warmth, allowed wave swells to reach the fast ice and break it up, leaving the glacier exposed to ocean forces.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The part-time, four-year terms paid $28,000 a year as of December 2024, with raises on the way.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Nov. 2025
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Sutter County supervisors this week approved pay raises and additional time-off benefits to entice and retain deputy district attorneys after losing prosecutors and struggling to hire new ones.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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China is the world’s largest emitter but has simultaneously delivered about two-thirds of recent additions in solar and wind capacity, as well as of electric vehicles.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Among the new additions is the Buena Vista Lounge, a breezy, open-air welcome area surrounded by greenery and sweeping ocean views.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Increases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increases. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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