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 government can raise revenues by increasing the payroll tax that funds Social Security or the income threshold to continue paying the tax or raise the full retirement age.
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
People would be wise to consider the ever-increasing cost of homes in the area before selling their property due to immigration enforcement fears, Gonzalez said.
—Juan Cordoba, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2025
The Elite Player Performance Plan of 2012 brought unprecedented international success by restructuring academies, increasing funding and improving coaching while formalising sports science, analysis and other holistic development.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
McNeill said one argument in favor of the EV sector continuing to grow is the vehicles’ increasing utility far beyond transportation.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
More people are eating alone because of the growing number of consumers staying single later in life, the increasing divorce rates and even the loneliness epidemic sweeping all ages, especially seniors.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Tart Cherries Tart cherries can help induce sleep by increasing the amount of melatonin, according to the Cleveland Clinic (CC).
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
As the textile industry adapts to meet increasing demand for natural aesthetics and more sustainable solutions, Tencel Lyocell HV100 provides a unique answer to both.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
An increasing threat of heavy rainfall from this system is forecast over the southern Mid-Atlantic through coastal Georgia which could cause flash, urban, and river flooding into next week.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Medora Lee, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
People would be wise to consider the ever-increasing cost of homes in the area before selling their property due to immigration enforcement fears, Gonzalez said.
—Juan Cordoba, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2025
The Elite Player Performance Plan of 2012 brought unprecedented international success by restructuring academies, increasing funding and improving coaching while formalising sports science, analysis and other holistic development.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
McNeill said one argument in favor of the EV sector continuing to grow is the vehicles’ increasing utility far beyond transportation.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
More people are eating alone because of the growing number of consumers staying single later in life, the increasing divorce rates and even the loneliness epidemic sweeping all ages, especially seniors.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Tart Cherries Tart cherries can help induce sleep by increasing the amount of melatonin, according to the Cleveland Clinic (CC).
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
As the textile industry adapts to meet increasing demand for natural aesthetics and more sustainable solutions, Tencel Lyocell HV100 provides a unique answer to both.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
An increasing threat of heavy rainfall from this system is forecast over the southern Mid-Atlantic through coastal Georgia which could cause flash, urban, and river flooding into next week.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increasing
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Other southern Arizona wineries are expanding with new eateries and event spaces to attract more visitors.—
Richard Ruelas,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Now, Meta is expanding those protections beyond Instagram.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Fatal dog attacks, though rare in the United States, have been sharply rising in recent years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Joel Quenneville taking over a rising team loaded with exciting young players and leading them to the playoffs?—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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And with the rise of artificial intelligence, generative science is accelerating extraordinary solutions — from mapping geothermal resources underground to discovering novel methods of energy storage.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Wells also added Capital One to the list, citing monthly credit and accelerating buybacks as catalysts.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Strays arrived at the Fox with a swelling profile driven by relentless road work and a fan base that spans country, rock and Americana.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Check for firm tubers and swelling eyes in the dahlias.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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The offense and entire team were built around augmenting his greatness.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Many allies are already increasing defense spending and augmenting their military capabilities, but this is only a start.—
MARIANO-FLORENTINO CUÉLLAR,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Sep. 2025
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Across the fashion industry, circular strategies are multiplying — global SPAs are strengthening garment collection schemes, while European luxury houses are elevating biodiversity as a strategic pillar.—
Chizuru Muko,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Their two-income household had dropped to one, and Fleming’s son required more in-home medical equipment, multiplying their family’s expenses.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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China’s dominance in electric vehicles is also boosting its robotics sector.—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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These are figures and organizations who have been key to boosting the GOP agenda.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
30 Sep. 2025
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The year Goldberg-Polin and her family arrived in Israel, the country launched Operation Cast Lead, a massive military operation aimed at halting intensifying Hamas mortar, missile and rocket fire terrorizing southern Israeli communities.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The launch comes amid intensifying competition.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Increasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increasing. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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