as in increasing
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
rumors about the incident proliferated on the Internet
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Recent Examples of proliferating
To say that no one contemplated what is presently proliferating is vivified by the happy, economy boosting truth that Microsoft was the only corporation that could lay claim to one.
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Many similar, smaller Chinese-language channels are still proliferating on Telegram, a platform which can only be accessed in China through virtual private networks (VPNs).
—Cnn Staff 20 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
Their use has been proliferating in global conflicts of late including the war between Russia and Ukraine, and in attacks on Israel from Iran.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Drought and long, hot summer days are sucking Western Colorado’s rivers dry, parching farm fields and fueling the massive wildfires proliferating across the region.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
Here's a recap of some of the most notable celestial events of the year, from the total solar eclipse to the proliferating northern lights.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
IoT Malware The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has created a proliferating attack surface for cybercriminals.
—John Chirillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, monuments to Stalin’s Soviet Union are proliferating.
—Leon Aron, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
The launch comes at a time when milk- and animal-sourced products are proliferating in beauty and wellness.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
John Tamny, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Many similar, smaller Chinese-language channels are still proliferating on Telegram, a platform which can only be accessed in China through virtual private networks (VPNs).
—Cnn Staff 20 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
Their use has been proliferating in global conflicts of late including the war between Russia and Ukraine, and in attacks on Israel from Iran.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Drought and long, hot summer days are sucking Western Colorado’s rivers dry, parching farm fields and fueling the massive wildfires proliferating across the region.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
Here's a recap of some of the most notable celestial events of the year, from the total solar eclipse to the proliferating northern lights.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
IoT Malware The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has created a proliferating attack surface for cybercriminals.
—John Chirillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, monuments to Stalin’s Soviet Union are proliferating.
—Leon Aron, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
The launch comes at a time when milk- and animal-sourced products are proliferating in beauty and wellness.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proliferating
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The materials also mold to your feet over time, increasing their comfort and personalizing their fit.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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In Platte County, population growth also contributes to the increasing demand for real estate.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
7 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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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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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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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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“Proliferating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferating. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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