as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
rumors about the incident proliferated on the Internet
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Recent Examples of proliferate
That has always been true, but the wide range of new energy technologies that are now proliferating make that goal cheaper and more accessible for more countries than ever.
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Red and white English flags have proliferated along streets and been painted on roads.
—Vitalii Yalahuzian, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Shortly after, graphic close-up videos of the attack began proliferating on X and TikTok.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Costs can quietly creep up, and software can proliferate without oversight.
—Kathleen Hurley, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Red and white English flags have proliferated along streets and been painted on roads.
—Vitalii Yalahuzian, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Shortly after, graphic close-up videos of the attack began proliferating on X and TikTok.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Costs can quietly creep up, and software can proliferate without oversight.
—Kathleen Hurley, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proliferate
Verb
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They were presented as part of what the administration said was its commitment to identify the root causes of autism, diagnoses of which have increased in recent years.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
23 Sep. 2025
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Several studies conducted over the past decade have probed whether acetaminophen increases the risk of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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Courtney Stodden rose to fame as a tabloid fixture and reality TV star after marrying 51-year-old actor Doug Hutchison at age 16.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
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Despite having full-time employment, many struggle to save enough for housing due to stagnant wages and rising expenses.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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This project secures funding through the Critical Design Review phase, procurement of long lead material for qualification, and will enable increased and accelerated capacity for solid rocket motor production, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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Government initiatives have accelerated this shift.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Xi promised that within a decade, China will expand wind and solar power capacity to more than six times its 2020 level.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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The bags contain lightweight material that absorb water and expands and can be stacked just like regular bags, as can the barriers which come in a variety of lengths.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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Humberto is expected to bring long period swells to the Atlantic Coast, creating life-threatening surf and currents, according to the National Weather Service.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Both swell and surf will begin to gradually lower late Tuesday.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Pay an additional $1 to add the Power Play for a chance to multiply all Powerball winnings except for the jackpot.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
21 Sep. 2025
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Inside, lymph nodes are packed with immune cells like T cells, B cells, and dendritic cells that communicate, train, and multiply in response to threats.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Sep. 2025
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By the end of the transfer window the club had accumulated 14 new players and seven of them started against Villa.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Sep. 2025
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These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Proliferate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferate. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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