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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
Susan Ellenberg, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
The letter alleges that the Missouri State Tax Commission’s recent orders regarding Jackson County assessments do not discuss credits on 2023 and 2024 tax payments, or the 15% cap on commercial property value increases that LeVota has also implemented.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
But this number increases when considering the cost to replace munitions, which could range from 50% to nearly double the initial cost, Bilmes said.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
The likelihood of success in a second round of talks increases with the political exigencies and condition of those at the table.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Bear activity also increases in the Tahoe Basin during the spring.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Flexing beyond 45° significantly increases the amount of stress placed on the PFJ, which, again, can lead to runner’s knee.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 15 Apr. 2026
According to the Terner Center at UC Berkeley, each additional public funding source an affordable developer uses, on average, delays a project four months and increases total cost by $20,460 per unit — more than $2 million for a 100-unit community.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Key Takeaways There’s no scientific evidence that using a lice comb promotes hair growth or increases hair density.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2026
James Taylor, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Around the world, governments have only a limited ability to support their economies with spending increases and tax cuts because their debts are already so high.
—Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
These disruptions have led to increases in gas and energy prices, changes to airline routes, and, by extension, interrupted the movement of artworks and people that sustain the art market’s Gulf ambitions.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
None of those tax increases became law in the legislature’s first session.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
Less than a week after raising the price of the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung is quietly rolling out price increases for three more phones and eight tablets.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Writers Guild of America East members at CBS News 24/7 have ratified a three-year contract, with salary increases and AI protections.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Success, Guerra said, will depend in part on whether the county will contribute its portion of the property tax increases, and on officials’ ability to attract new, for-profit businesses to the area.
—Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Accessible, affordable childcare alleviates poverty, prevents homelessness, improves employer productivity and retention, increases the tax base, supports small businesses and keeps young families in our communities.
—Susan Ellenberg, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
The letter alleges that the Missouri State Tax Commission’s recent orders regarding Jackson County assessments do not discuss credits on 2023 and 2024 tax payments, or the 15% cap on commercial property value increases that LeVota has also implemented.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
But this number increases when considering the cost to replace munitions, which could range from 50% to nearly double the initial cost, Bilmes said.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
The likelihood of success in a second round of talks increases with the political exigencies and condition of those at the table.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Bear activity also increases in the Tahoe Basin during the spring.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Flexing beyond 45° significantly increases the amount of stress placed on the PFJ, which, again, can lead to runner’s knee.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 15 Apr. 2026
According to the Terner Center at UC Berkeley, each additional public funding source an affordable developer uses, on average, delays a project four months and increases total cost by $20,460 per unit — more than $2 million for a 100-unit community.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Key Takeaways There’s no scientific evidence that using a lice comb promotes hair growth or increases hair density.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
Frustration over rising power bills is a common complaint in California, and the state is bracing for increases in power consumption as the use of artificial intelligence grows.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Around the world, governments have only a limited ability to support their economies with spending increases and tax cuts because their debts are already so high.
—Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
These disruptions have led to increases in gas and energy prices, changes to airline routes, and, by extension, interrupted the movement of artworks and people that sustain the art market’s Gulf ambitions.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
None of those tax increases became law in the legislature’s first session.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
Less than a week after raising the price of the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung is quietly rolling out price increases for three more phones and eight tablets.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Writers Guild of America East members at CBS News 24/7 have ratified a three-year contract, with salary increases and AI protections.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Success, Guerra said, will depend in part on whether the county will contribute its portion of the property tax increases, and on officials’ ability to attract new, for-profit businesses to the area.
—Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increases
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Choose the path that expands your world.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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This amazing project significantly expands our ability to accomplish our mission, to stimulate curiosity and inspire science learning in everyone, on a scale and with an impact unlike anything in our history.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike in Nabatieh, Lebanon, April 16, 2026.—
April 16,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Monica rises, and her cobalt raiment slithers behind her down the steps.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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The paper also reported that several other automakers have seen similar boosts in EV sales in recent months.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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There are no must-wins in March or April, only morale boosts at the beginning of a marathon.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Total snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches above 7,000 feet, with 12 to 18 inches possible at the highest elevations of the Sierra Nevada.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches above 6500 feet with 12 to 18 inches along highest mountain peaks.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Investors' attention is now divided between geopolitical developments and earnings season, which accelerates on both sides of the Atlantic this week.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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The strategy also expands the military's long-range strike capabilities and accelerates the introduction of intergrated air and missile defense systems.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Her voice swells, filling the chamber like steam.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Massachusetts lawmaker is part of a growing chorus of voices in Washington calling for stronger oversight of these betting platforms as interest swells.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The cuts are required because of employee pay raises, including 23% hikes over three years that were awarded to most workers in 2023, and relatively sluggish growth in city revenue.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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There are no raises for picture-perfect baby food or trophies for late-night speed-emailing.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Neanderthals mostly lived in Europe, while more recent additions to the family, the Denisovans, roamed Asia.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Woodbine and Johnson are the latest additions to the sophomore season of the Paramount+ Premium series.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Increases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increases. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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