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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
Cutter Martin, CBS News, 27 May 2026
In such environments, adding more dashboards increases cognitive load rather than clarity.
—Krupesh Bhat, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Research shows universal recognition increases employment by almost 2 percentage points.
—Eric Zamparripa, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
That increases the chances that Clark’s big-hitting style adds something to one of the NFL’s top defenses.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Converging evidence in motivation research suggests writing goals by hand increases commitment and follow-through more than typing them does.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
China’s drive for technological self-sufficiency channels ever more resources into expanding industrial capacity, which, against a backdrop of weak domestic demand, only increases its dependence on exports.
—Neil Shearing, Time, 20 May 2026
Rather than requiring large teams across multiple subsystems that need to coordinate, AI models are developed by smaller teams whose output increases in quality as a function of the data and compute thrown at them.
—Martin Casado, Fortune, 20 May 2026
McBride said the biggest factor in San Diego County is a lack of supply, which increases competition and drives up prices.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
The increases in communication put in place in recent decades have allowed the public to better understand the Fed’s objectives, the economic situation and the Fed’s likely policy decisions.
—Bill English, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Indeed, the study had a warning for those who anticipated that the megaprojects bill could provide property tax relief to homeowners, especially around the stadium site where many just got hammered with massive increases in their property tax bills.
—Dana Kozlov, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Introduced by Assemblyman Isaac Bryan, D-Culver City, the bill authorizes exemptions from state sales tax limits in Contra Costa and Los Angeles Counties—just as voters in both counties are contemplating increases to their local sales taxes.
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
The ocean freight rate bump initially catalyzed by the bunker fuel spikes continues to elevate further amid signs of an early peak season on the Asia-to-Europe trade lane with more carriers implementing general rate increases in May and June.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Subsequent modeling studies found that the change will mean more infections, increases in liver cancers and deaths, as well as millions of dollars in healthcare costs.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
In most markets, the price increases only apply to new or lapsed subscribers.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 19 May 2026
The Memorial Day weekend could add to the increases, according to GasBuddy.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
Verb
The chance of rain increases a bit during the beginning of next workweek.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 27 May 2026
In such environments, adding more dashboards increases cognitive load rather than clarity.
—Krupesh Bhat, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Research shows universal recognition increases employment by almost 2 percentage points.
—Eric Zamparripa, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
That increases the chances that Clark’s big-hitting style adds something to one of the NFL’s top defenses.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Converging evidence in motivation research suggests writing goals by hand increases commitment and follow-through more than typing them does.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
China’s drive for technological self-sufficiency channels ever more resources into expanding industrial capacity, which, against a backdrop of weak domestic demand, only increases its dependence on exports.
—Neil Shearing, Time, 20 May 2026
Rather than requiring large teams across multiple subsystems that need to coordinate, AI models are developed by smaller teams whose output increases in quality as a function of the data and compute thrown at them.
—Martin Casado, Fortune, 20 May 2026
McBride said the biggest factor in San Diego County is a lack of supply, which increases competition and drives up prices.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Noun
Measure supporters, a coalition of business, labor, and transit advocates, say the tax increases would cost most Bay Area households around $100 annually.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
The increases in communication put in place in recent decades have allowed the public to better understand the Fed’s objectives, the economic situation and the Fed’s likely policy decisions.
—Bill English, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Indeed, the study had a warning for those who anticipated that the megaprojects bill could provide property tax relief to homeowners, especially around the stadium site where many just got hammered with massive increases in their property tax bills.
—Dana Kozlov, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Introduced by Assemblyman Isaac Bryan, D-Culver City, the bill authorizes exemptions from state sales tax limits in Contra Costa and Los Angeles Counties—just as voters in both counties are contemplating increases to their local sales taxes.
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
The ocean freight rate bump initially catalyzed by the bunker fuel spikes continues to elevate further amid signs of an early peak season on the Asia-to-Europe trade lane with more carriers implementing general rate increases in May and June.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Subsequent modeling studies found that the change will mean more infections, increases in liver cancers and deaths, as well as millions of dollars in healthcare costs.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
In most markets, the price increases only apply to new or lapsed subscribers.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 19 May 2026
The Memorial Day weekend could add to the increases, according to GasBuddy.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increases
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The film expands Haig’s play and includes additional characters and sequences, including the actual D-day invasion.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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And yet as the series expands from and twists around its simple horror concept (a wedding at the groom-to-be’s family house in the woods is fated for a titular dark catastrophe), Morrone’s performance as Rachel is able to shoulder the weight of quite a bit of backstory and a complicated endgame.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Essential safety tips for heavy rain When heavy rain sets in, the risk of flooding and hazardous driving conditions rises.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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More than fifty meters tall, the monument rises abruptly above the banks of the river Ancre, a tributary of the Somme.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Every small-market team would be initially guaranteed a minimum of $240 million in revenue every season (subject to requirements that funds be used to compete on the field) as well as other boosts such as draft picks and benefits for low-revenue teams active in free agency and other signings.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Collector's Editions that also offer in-game items and boosts blur the lines in these kinds of games.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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In this case, that would take 16 multiplication operations and 16 additions (or four accumulations).—
Olivia Hsu,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Apr. 2026
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The map also includes tornado reports for the past week and recent rainfall accumulations.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The compounding accelerates in year three.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The plan raises questions about training, cost and safety, risks further militarizing daily life, and signals mounting strain on Russia’s conventional air defenses as Ukraine accelerates drone innovation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The beach town swells with visitors in the summer, though surfers flock here any time of year for the classic surf break Plage de Lafitenia and big waves surf spot Belharra.—
Anne Olivia Bauso,
Travel + Leisure,
21 May 2026
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Throughout, visiting tourist Madeleine (Kristen Stewart) stuffs her face with every kind of meat, vegetable and carb while her father Phil (Woody Harrelson) is the one whose stomach miraculously swells.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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School districts would decide on their own what kind of raises and health insurance to give teachers and other union employees.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Raman has argued that Bass has thrown too much money at the LAPD, with raises for police officers coming at the expense of other basic services such as park maintenance and street paving.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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New additions include Somni in West Hollywood, Addison by William Bradley in San Diego, and Sons and Daughters in San Francisco.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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That being said, Breslow confirmed that the Red Sox have explored making external additions to help the team.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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“Increases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increases. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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