1
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
The materials also mold to your feet over time, increasing their comfort and personalizing their fit.
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Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
In Platte County, population growth also contributes to the increasing demand for real estate.
—Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
Business picked up the following week at the start of Summer Restaurant Week, with reservations rising 29% on the first day and increasing to 31% three days later.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2025
The story grabbed him thematically too, given the increasing devastation caused by wildfires and other environmental catastrophes.
—Tomris Laffly, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
One of the simplest first steps is increasing dietary fiber intake.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Due to the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires and other natural disasters, as well as increasing costs to insure and rebuild homes, Cotality found that private insurers are reducing their coverage and raising premiums in wildfire-prone areas in the West.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
Another practical consideration is the increasing role of private equity in the NBA and, more generally, pro sports.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Blend until smooth, starting on low speed and increasing to high after a few seconds until fully pureed.
—Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
In Platte County, population growth also contributes to the increasing demand for real estate.
—Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
Business picked up the following week at the start of Summer Restaurant Week, with reservations rising 29% on the first day and increasing to 31% three days later.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2025
The story grabbed him thematically too, given the increasing devastation caused by wildfires and other environmental catastrophes.
—Tomris Laffly, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
One of the simplest first steps is increasing dietary fiber intake.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Due to the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires and other natural disasters, as well as increasing costs to insure and rebuild homes, Cotality found that private insurers are reducing their coverage and raising premiums in wildfire-prone areas in the West.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
Another practical consideration is the increasing role of private equity in the NBA and, more generally, pro sports.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Blend until smooth, starting on low speed and increasing to high after a few seconds until fully pureed.
—Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increasing
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Student Experience and Programming — expanding academic programs such as the Capstone Design, the Flowers Invention Studio, and the Student Competition Center by supporting faculty mentors and students.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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France, which plans to recognize a Palestinian state this month at the United Nations, also voiced its opposition to Israel expanding operations in Gaza.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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But economic uncertainty has brought challenges to the industry, as employers struggle to hire and retain workers and combat inflation and rising material costs.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Her memoir, published by Simon & Schuster in August 2022, details her mother’s narcissism and abuse amid that rising child stardom.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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In response, Russia pivoted towards eastward to China again, signing the Power of Siberia Pipeline, and then accelerating the development of payment systems like Mir and System for Transfer of Financial Messages (SPFS) to circumvent Western financial systems.—
Earl Carr,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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If the slow-burn romances between Jim and Pam and, eventually, Dwight and Angela gave the original series heart, The Paper establishes several workplace pairings immediately and plainly, accelerating their advancement.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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With 2025 on track to bring more threats against members of Congress than any year in history, law enforcement agencies are bracing for a volatile era defined by surging political violence, swelling protest movements and a more muscular federal role in local communities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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An abdominal brace can help support the muscled and compress the area to reduce swelling.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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That product was built from the ground up around AI and was possible only because of AI, as opposed to augmenting an existing product with AI.—
Sage Lazzaro,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Their ability to market such brands within these sources proves their brand message augmenting capability.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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By mid-August, when the Israeli army resumed its incursions in into residential areas, Hamas’s offensive operations were multiplying in eastern Gaza City, especially in the neighborhoods of Tuffah, Zaytoun, and Shujaiyya.—
Leila Seurat,
Foreign Affairs,
26 Aug. 2025
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In each song, there’s a gesture of generosity, of giving voice to other perspectives, of multiplying in more tones.—
Martín Toro,
Rolling Stone,
21 Aug. 2025
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According to Ray Wang, research director for semiconductors, supply chain and emerging technology at Futurum Group, the policies show that Washington remains committed to preventing China from boosting its local chip production capacity and cultivating its local know-how and talent.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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Implementing mindfulness and cognitive behavioral strategies also plays a role in boosting mental health.—
John Pierce,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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If fully earned, the award would materially increase Musk's voting power from his roughly 13% stake, intensifying debate over governance and succession.—
Akash Sriram,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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But Tesla also faces intensifying competition from the big Detroit automakers and particularly from China.—
Michelle Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Increasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increasing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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