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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
Sherri Gordon, Parents, 18 Feb. 2026
Delaying his return also increases the Mavericks’ chances to secure the highest possible lottery position for this summer’s NBA draft.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
In addition, pregnancy and the weeks after delivery create a natural hypercoagulable state, meaning the blood is more prone to clotting and increases PE risk.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Derek Johnson, state economist with the Bureau of Finance and Management, said the proposal is too broad, since property tax concerns are limited to areas in the state experiencing the highest valuation increases over the past few years.
—Makenzie Huber, States Newsroom, 18 Feb. 2026
The National Weather Service said the combination of warm temperatures and strong winds increases the threat of fires.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
If the drive-through is for food and beverages, the distance requirement increases to 120 feet.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
Avoiding fruits and vegetables long-term increases the risk of digestive problems, heart disease, and nutrient deficiencies.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
Moreover, there are deep logistical and manufacturing synergies between the Port of Baltimore and Tradepoint Atlantic, the latter of which is opening a new terminal that increases container capacity in the Baltimore region by 70% and will require talented union labor from the ILA and IUOE.
—Zac Blanchard, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2026
Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Carvalho emphasized that the cuts for the next academic year do not include classroom teachers and include no class-size increases.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Information Minister Paul Morcos said the pay increases were estimated to cost about $800 million.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
The mayor has framed the tax increases on the rich as both a means to close the budget gap and to set the city on a stronger financial footing by giving him the cash to implement his affordability-centric agenda items.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
Jackson ended the 10-month boycott after WBBM’s management highlighted recent increases in hiring minorities and women, as well as steps taken to enhance minority representation in procurement.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Teamsters Local 2010’s contract with the CSU contained a contingency clause that tied salary increases to the allocation of new, ongoing state funding.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The purveyors of the bonds, called surety companies, reported seeing bond increases of more than 200 percent.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 17 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
Verb
While a certain amount of planning and foresight can be helpful, sometimes doing more just increases anxiety and exhaustion.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 18 Feb. 2026
Delaying his return also increases the Mavericks’ chances to secure the highest possible lottery position for this summer’s NBA draft.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
In addition, pregnancy and the weeks after delivery create a natural hypercoagulable state, meaning the blood is more prone to clotting and increases PE risk.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Derek Johnson, state economist with the Bureau of Finance and Management, said the proposal is too broad, since property tax concerns are limited to areas in the state experiencing the highest valuation increases over the past few years.
—Makenzie Huber, States Newsroom, 18 Feb. 2026
The National Weather Service said the combination of warm temperatures and strong winds increases the threat of fires.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
If the drive-through is for food and beverages, the distance requirement increases to 120 feet.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
Avoiding fruits and vegetables long-term increases the risk of digestive problems, heart disease, and nutrient deficiencies.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
Moreover, there are deep logistical and manufacturing synergies between the Port of Baltimore and Tradepoint Atlantic, the latter of which is opening a new terminal that increases container capacity in the Baltimore region by 70% and will require talented union labor from the ILA and IUOE.
—Zac Blanchard, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Carvalho emphasized that the cuts for the next academic year do not include classroom teachers and include no class-size increases.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Information Minister Paul Morcos said the pay increases were estimated to cost about $800 million.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
The mayor has framed the tax increases on the rich as both a means to close the budget gap and to set the city on a stronger financial footing by giving him the cash to implement his affordability-centric agenda items.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
Jackson ended the 10-month boycott after WBBM’s management highlighted recent increases in hiring minorities and women, as well as steps taken to enhance minority representation in procurement.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Teamsters Local 2010’s contract with the CSU contained a contingency clause that tied salary increases to the allocation of new, ongoing state funding.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The purveyors of the bonds, called surety companies, reported seeing bond increases of more than 200 percent.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 17 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increases
Verb
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When one soul speaks its truth, the frequency of truth expands through the collective.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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As the temperature drops, the water freezes and expands, causing the pavement to rise.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Studies show that at 35 mph, the risk of severe or fatal injury for a pedestrian rises to more than 50%, compared with less than 20% at 25 mph.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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When inflation rises, wages often increase, but whether workers or owners actually gain depends on who can better adjust.—
Victoria Baeza Garcia,
Dallas Morning News,
18 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
Noun
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Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches for 3500 to 4500 feet elevation, and 4 to 8 inches above 4500 feet elevation.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches between 3500 and 4500 feet, 6 to 12 inches for 4500 to 6000 feet, and 1 to 2 feet above 6000 feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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According to the company, Roboto Origin has attracted top global talent, from university researchers to Fortune 500 engineers and startup technical teams, forming a collaborative network that accelerates innovation beyond individual organizations.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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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
Verb
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Small craft should exercise caution near inlets due to long period swells, according to NWS Melbourne.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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Identifying initiatives that boost funding for schools across all districts, and ensuring teacher pay raises.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The new agreement also includes retroactive raises for Kane County Health Department employees.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Every year the Bronx Zoo team brainstorms different additions to its offerings, and some of the challenges lie in choosing the right ones.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, the team used original stone and windowsills that were carefully repurposed to give the exterior additions an authentic feel.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Increases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increases. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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