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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
Timeproof Usa Roofing Company, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
Taking ownership removes friction and increases follow-through.
—Brian Page, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
In the first year, NDSU can receive at most 75% of a full member’s linear media rights revenue share; that number increases to a max of 85% in year two.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The lottery was an initiative, and so was the limit on homestead tax assessment increases.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Giving the camera longer exposure increases brightness but may reduce definition if the aurora is active.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
As wealth transitions from founders to heirs, exposure often increases rather than decreases.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
This increases the risk of saltwater intrusion into the aquifer — a problem already intensified by rising sea levels.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
O’Hara had rectal cancer, which increases the odds of these blood clots.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Do electronic shelf labels lead to price increases?
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the cities that have experienced the largest price increases over the past 15 years, such as San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles, have some of the lowest percentages of institutional investment.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Evans recently attended a protest outside the nation's Supreme Court, where public servants — including teachers and nurses — demanded wage increases after three years without a pay raise.
—Manuel Rueda, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
Officers call for wage increases Security officers and union leaders have been calling for stronger benefits and higher pay, saying many are unable to pay for necessities with their current wages.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Many others running for this seat emphasized their support for substantial increases in the federal minimum wage, to $25 an hour and beyond.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Wise also did not have the correct documentation for payroll increases, did not pay off the county credit card, and allegedly took money and personal property, including jewelry, from clients in a county program that dealt with residents' social security needs such as rent, medication and food.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 3 Feb. 2026
Bush used these attacks as the basis for several resolutions and governmental actions that would cause exponential increases in executive power.
—Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
Replacing your roof not only improves safety and performance, but also boosts curb appeal and increases your home’s value.
—Timeproof Usa Roofing Company, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
Taking ownership removes friction and increases follow-through.
—Brian Page, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
In the first year, NDSU can receive at most 75% of a full member’s linear media rights revenue share; that number increases to a max of 85% in year two.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The lottery was an initiative, and so was the limit on homestead tax assessment increases.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Giving the camera longer exposure increases brightness but may reduce definition if the aurora is active.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
As wealth transitions from founders to heirs, exposure often increases rather than decreases.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
This increases the risk of saltwater intrusion into the aquifer — a problem already intensified by rising sea levels.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
O’Hara had rectal cancer, which increases the odds of these blood clots.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
Once average winter temperatures hit minus-8 degrees Celsius (17 Fahrenheit), snow loss accelerates rapidly even with modest increases in warming, the researchers found.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Do electronic shelf labels lead to price increases?
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the cities that have experienced the largest price increases over the past 15 years, such as San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles, have some of the lowest percentages of institutional investment.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Evans recently attended a protest outside the nation's Supreme Court, where public servants — including teachers and nurses — demanded wage increases after three years without a pay raise.
—Manuel Rueda, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
Officers call for wage increases Security officers and union leaders have been calling for stronger benefits and higher pay, saying many are unable to pay for necessities with their current wages.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Many others running for this seat emphasized their support for substantial increases in the federal minimum wage, to $25 an hour and beyond.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Wise also did not have the correct documentation for payroll increases, did not pay off the county credit card, and allegedly took money and personal property, including jewelry, from clients in a county program that dealt with residents' social security needs such as rent, medication and food.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 3 Feb. 2026
Bush used these attacks as the basis for several resolutions and governmental actions that would cause exponential increases in executive power.
—Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increases
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Meanwhile, Kaiser Permanente workers are demanding protections against AI as the health system expands use of the technology.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The bill expands those protections.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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Try it again on the next block, and this time a suspicious-looking mushroom rises from within and chases you, a symbol for transformation that the designers hoped would be globally recognizable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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Caterpillar, which celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, is still fundamentally a cyclical business that rises and falls with the global economy.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Familiar dishes with small boosts tend to shine the most — creamy pastas, roasted proteins, cozy vegetarian mains, chocolate-forward desserts.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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This mix has added boosts of ginger and turmeric, which are good for upset stomachs and might even ease seasickness symptoms.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2026
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Snow accumulations 4 to 10 inches above 6000 feet.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The cold front is also bringing more snow to the area, adding to piles of snow that have yet to melt from last week’s major storm — the city’s biggest in five years — though accumulations are expected to be far lower.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Once average winter temperatures hit minus-8 degrees Celsius (17 Fahrenheit), snow loss accelerates rapidly even with modest increases in warming, the researchers found.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Built for flexible, decentralized power generation, the plants are designed to support renewable energy as the transition accelerates.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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No matter the chapter, no matter the group, in London everything swells together like a great Brazilian monochromatic gumbo.—
Theo Lloyd-Hughes,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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There will be large waves and swells along the entire stretch from New England to the Carolinas.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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San Francisco public schools shut down on Monday as teachers went on strike demanding improved healthcare benefits and pay raises, leaving the families of some 50,000 students scrambling for child care and meals.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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More managers are using AI agents to help decide raises, promotions, and layoffs.—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The additions will improve safety along the route and fill gaps in the sidewalk and bikeway sections.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Then there are the numerous players either involved in deals at the trade deadline more as salary components than desired additions or players who have been on rosters that now could shake free in the post-trading period.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Increases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increases. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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