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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
Fresh concrete is visible at both the western and eastern entrances, increasing protection that could help shield the facility from potential airstrikes, alongside trucks and other construction equipment at the site.
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Farida Elsebai, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Coupled with large reductions to downtown trophy buildings and ever-increasing tax levies from local governments, bills that landed late last year enraged many homeowners.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
How to get bigger arms Growing your arms and your biceps in particular requires progressive resistance training, which means gradually increasing the demand placed on the muscles over time.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
The group supports increasing the surcharge rate.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoman, 19 Feb. 2026
But Tollefsen also warned of an increasing threat of wildfires across Central Florida through next week because of the dry and windy conditions.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
Domestic violence deaths are increasing in Colorado, even as other types of violent crime decrease.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Its engineering team looked for ways to achieve greater efficiencies without increasing complexity.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 19 Feb. 2026
Now, decoupling supply chains are driving manufacturing growth in the West once more, electric vehicles and home heat pumps need to be plugged in, and the makers of AI’s large language models have ever-increasing power needs.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Farida Elsebai, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Coupled with large reductions to downtown trophy buildings and ever-increasing tax levies from local governments, bills that landed late last year enraged many homeowners.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
How to get bigger arms Growing your arms and your biceps in particular requires progressive resistance training, which means gradually increasing the demand placed on the muscles over time.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
The group supports increasing the surcharge rate.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoman, 19 Feb. 2026
But Tollefsen also warned of an increasing threat of wildfires across Central Florida through next week because of the dry and windy conditions.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
Domestic violence deaths are increasing in Colorado, even as other types of violent crime decrease.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Its engineering team looked for ways to achieve greater efficiencies without increasing complexity.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 19 Feb. 2026
Now, decoupling supply chains are driving manufacturing growth in the West once more, electric vehicles and home heat pumps need to be plugged in, and the makers of AI’s large language models have ever-increasing power needs.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increasing
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The galaxies will dissociate and disappear, leaving only isolated masses expanding away from one another, with no energy left to extract.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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The hotel recently joined Wyndham Hotels and Resorts as part of the Trademark Collection, expanding its global reach while maintaining its independent spirit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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These aircraft are capable of operating from naval ships, enhancing Tokyo’s tactical flexibility amid rising tensions with Beijing.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Friends of the Parks and Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois had hoped to force the removal of the new steel-and-glass arena rising within the colonnades of the 1924 stadium.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Soriot rejects the idea that his investments in China risk accelerating the disruption of the science base in the UK and Europe.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the fourth quarter, revenues in the region were up 11 percent at constant currency, accelerating on the previous quarter, despite a challenging comparable base.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The League of Nations is struggling for legitimacy as Germany and Japan withdraw, driven by swelling imperial ambitions.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Pohlad specifically mentioned the 2023 trade deadline — the Twins were in first place by a slim margin but essentially stood pat — and the 2023 offseason when ownership slashed payroll in response to the team’s swelling debt.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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The fork in the road was right there in front of them, one a direction of resetting, one of augmenting.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Preservation was part of the conversation when the two connected, but both were also focused on revitalization and augmenting the structure’s old-world charms with something fresh and modern.—
Lina Lecaro,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Consider the simple case of multiplying two numbers on a pocket calculator.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
17 Feb. 2026
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The result was a tiara of great height and presence, with floral motifs and mobile elements that allow the stones to vibrate slightly with movement, multiplying their brilliance.—
Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Texas agriculture commissioner's sole mission is to advocate for the state's agriculture industry, including boosting the economy.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The council’s Rules Committee praised the proposal, which was presented by Councilmember Raul Campillo, for its goal of boosting transparency and avoiding resident sticker shock.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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With early voting underway, candidates are intensifying their efforts in Austin and across the state ahead of primary election day.—
Staff Photographer,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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Crisis intensifies Fuel shortages and blackouts have been intensifying in Cuba this month as the nation struggles to import oil for its power plants and refineries.—
Andrea Rodriguez,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Increasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increasing. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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