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as in expanding
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 rising
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the number of Internet users increased exponentially during the 1990s
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Recent Examples of increasing
Crosby’s work rate is increasing in recent games, his puck battle win ratio even better than usual.
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Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
President Joe Biden maintained those tariffs and added tariffs on other Chinese products, including personal protective equipment, electric vehicles, batteries, and steel, slightly increasing the average tariff on imports from China.
—Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 25 Mar. 2025
While such a significant shift cannot be attributed to one factor, Gallup’s analysis noted that the increasing diversity in the United States could play a role.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 25 Mar. 2025
According to the study, increasing access to liquor stores by 10% resulted in a 37% increase in violent crime.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2025
Those in his position often pride themselves on insulation, increasing efficiency or an Ivy League education, a few foundations around which the Houston Astros have constructed their golden era.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
The team, however, is not increasing season-ticket prices in the upper level, per the spokesperson.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 1 Mar. 2025
Some research even suggests that prolonged exposure to space radiation could speed up how quickly beta-amyloid plaques build up in the brain, potentially increasing the risk of cognitive diseases like Alzheimer’s.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2025
Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
President Joe Biden maintained those tariffs and added tariffs on other Chinese products, including personal protective equipment, electric vehicles, batteries, and steel, slightly increasing the average tariff on imports from China.
—Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 25 Mar. 2025
While such a significant shift cannot be attributed to one factor, Gallup’s analysis noted that the increasing diversity in the United States could play a role.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 25 Mar. 2025
According to the study, increasing access to liquor stores by 10% resulted in a 37% increase in violent crime.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2025
Those in his position often pride themselves on insulation, increasing efficiency or an Ivy League education, a few foundations around which the Houston Astros have constructed their golden era.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
The team, however, is not increasing season-ticket prices in the upper level, per the spokesperson.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 1 Mar. 2025
Some research even suggests that prolonged exposure to space radiation could speed up how quickly beta-amyloid plaques build up in the brain, potentially increasing the risk of cognitive diseases like Alzheimer’s.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increasing
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Jackson is also considering expanding her part-time interior decorating business.—
Barbara Bry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Instead, Apple pledged to fund a Houston data center for computer servers powering artificial intelligence — a technology the company is expanding into as part of an industrywide craze.—
Michael Liedtke,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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The Consumer Pulse report showed that 51 percent of shoppers are anxious about the rising cost of living driven by higher energy and housing costs in the winter months.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
27 Dec. 2024
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Operators will have to pay $900 per ton of emissions, rising to $1,500 per ton in a few years.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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With re-accelerating inflation on the horizon, another 5%+ inflation over the next four years could easily see gold at $5,000 an ounce.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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These changes disrupt the body's delicate anabolic-catabolic balance, with testosterone promoting tissue growth and libido and cortisol accelerating breakdown and stress responses.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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That said, the club didn’t pack it in, added high risk/high reward guys like Scherzer and Santander late in the winter, and likely upgraded their closer from Romano to Hoffman while augmenting their already solid defense with the (pricey) acquisition of Gimenez.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Can this power be guided with care, augmenting the light alongside economic destitution?—
John Werner,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The reciprocal rates, which aren’t exactly reciprocal, were calculated by dividing a country’s trade deficit with the US by its exports to the country and multiplying by 1/2.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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The best employees will be those who master this skill, significantly multiplying their productivity.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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But questions are intensifying over the fate of FDA user fee programs, the measles response and, most recently, Kennedy's decision to end the federal recommendation for fluoride in drinking water.—
Victoria Knight,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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Wednesday Eastern Time, intensifying global trade uncertainty.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Neurological conditions like neuropathy, which can change the sensation in the toes or feet, can also impact balance and mobility, raising the risk of falls, Clifford Segil, DO, a neurologist who treats older adults at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA, told Health.—
Korin Miller,
Health,
24 Dec. 2024
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Sinema spent around $8,000 on travel expenses in the Boston area in the days surrounding the marathon this spring, but has reported raising just one dollar since March, according to CREW’s complaint.—
Laura Gersony,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Bitcoin has rebounded to over $100,000 after a lull during the holiday period, climbing along with stock markets.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Every child should know the awe of watching the sun rise over a pristine lake, the challenge of climbing a rugged trail, and the quiet of a night sky untouched by city lights.—
Alex Stout,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Increasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increasing. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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