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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
Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
That increases a rising air motion that tends to drop shearing winds over the Atlantic that can disrupt the structure of tropical cyclones.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
And risk increases with the number of a person’s chronic conditions.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
And that significantly increases the risk and cost of such an operation.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Aggressive turning or tilling harms microorganisms, kills beneficial insects and earthworms, increases erosion, removes air pockets, releases carbon into the atmosphere and brings dormant weed seeds to the surface, where conditions are perfect for their growth.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
The deal increases the average player salary to $583,000 in 2026, with the potential to increase to more than $1 million by 2032.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Removing financial barriers to entering the profession broadens access and increases teacher diversity.
—Valentyna Banner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The other important factor here is that autonomy increases the possible volume of military strikes.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 18 Mar. 2026
William J. Bratton, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
But such is the risk-reward of attempting to get ahead of the game in such matters before cost increases.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Globally, countries that have implemented pro-natalist policies – bonuses, generous parental leave – have achieved, at best, modest or temporary increases.
—Manuela Castro, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Whereas Wi-Fi 6 offered merely incremental speed increases over Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 7 is mostly about lightning-fast connections.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
According to Sam’s Club, the price increases will affect both its Club membership and its Club Plus membership.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
That’s after weeks of steady increases that have surprised households and businesses.
—Rachel Lerman, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2026
The surge in energy prices has raised fears of higher spending — funded by growth-destroying tax increases or more borrowing — to support households.
—Ian King, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, meanwhile, forecast two rate hikes by the ECB, as well as increases by the BoE.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
That increases strong winds high in the atmosphere, called wind shear, that can disrupt storms and stop them from forming or strengthening.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
That increases a rising air motion that tends to drop shearing winds over the Atlantic that can disrupt the structure of tropical cyclones.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
And risk increases with the number of a person’s chronic conditions.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
And that significantly increases the risk and cost of such an operation.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Aggressive turning or tilling harms microorganisms, kills beneficial insects and earthworms, increases erosion, removes air pockets, releases carbon into the atmosphere and brings dormant weed seeds to the surface, where conditions are perfect for their growth.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
The deal increases the average player salary to $583,000 in 2026, with the potential to increase to more than $1 million by 2032.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Removing financial barriers to entering the profession broadens access and increases teacher diversity.
—Valentyna Banner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The other important factor here is that autonomy increases the possible volume of military strikes.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
And here’s the key point — those gains weren’t driven by massive increases in spending.
—William J. Bratton, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
But such is the risk-reward of attempting to get ahead of the game in such matters before cost increases.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Globally, countries that have implemented pro-natalist policies – bonuses, generous parental leave – have achieved, at best, modest or temporary increases.
—Manuela Castro, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Whereas Wi-Fi 6 offered merely incremental speed increases over Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 7 is mostly about lightning-fast connections.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
According to Sam’s Club, the price increases will affect both its Club membership and its Club Plus membership.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
That’s after weeks of steady increases that have surprised households and businesses.
—Rachel Lerman, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2026
The surge in energy prices has raised fears of higher spending — funded by growth-destroying tax increases or more borrowing — to support households.
—Ian King, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, meanwhile, forecast two rate hikes by the ECB, as well as increases by the BoE.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increases
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Drone delivery expands across the Charlotte region The Queen City is no stranger to drone deliveries.—
Chase Jordan
March 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The find helps explain water’s odd behavior and its unusual properties, including the reason ice cubes float and how liquid water expands as its temperature drops below 39 degrees Fahrenheit (four degrees Celsius).—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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When the mercury rises, your entire body is forced to work much harder than normal, which can affect performance and health; this summer’s series of heat waves has led to numerous deaths among athletes.—
Brad Stulberg,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Niger River rises from its source in the Republic of Guinea and arcs north into Mali, then bends south through Niger and northern Nigeria.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Lee said the benefits of art camp include boosts in self-esteem, building friendships, learning to work as a team, and learning to make a mess and clean up after themselves.—
gqlshare,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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The report attributes that to well-being boosts from family bonds and other social connections.—
Kostya Manenkov,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for parts of western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, and the West Virginia panhandle, saying that parts of the area could see snow accumulations between one and three inches along with gusting winds.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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If a dipstick test is positive, further lab tests to measure daily protein accumulations in urine can assess possible kidney damage and guide the next steps in the diagnosis.—
Charles Schmidt,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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China’s oil demand could peak sooner than expected, a senior executive at a major state energy firm said, as the Iran war accelerates the turn away from fossil fuels.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The move accelerates the transition of Träff, a Swede who has been competing in the second-tier pro league Allsvenskan in his native country, to North America.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
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That was expected to be the last remaining obstacle to the world's biggest sporting event arriving in this 20,000-person suburb tucked between Boston and Providence, Rhode Island, that swells to three times its size for New England Patriots games.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The noise of your life recedes and a surge of connectedness and gratitude swells inside of you.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That technicality has meant an ever-widening pay gap between ISP and agencies that give raises on officers’ entire salaries.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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Berger and Republican House Speaker Destin Hall are at odds over future tax cuts and spending on raises.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Royals believer their new additions raise the overall floor of their roster.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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The additions of super utilityman Willi Castro and TJ Rumfield provide a lens into how the Rockies’ brass wants to reshape and improve.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Increases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increases. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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