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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
Stories about women living together are proliferating—and offering alternative visions to the nuclear family, Lily Meyer writes.
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Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2026
After years of proliferating screens and educational technology, a growing body of data indicates Gen Z has become the first generation less cognitively capable than the previous one.
—Catherine Thorbecke, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Nearly every major security vendor is racing to integrate AI into its products, while startups are proliferating with similar claims about autonomous detection and response.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Images of Jenner, 70, have been proliferating across Chinese platforms such as Weibo, Xiaohongshu and Douyin, most commonly in profile pictures or wallpapers.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
Four years ago, stickers of then-President Joe Biden began proliferating at gas stations nationwide as the cost of gasoline soared.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
No matter what happens next, the war underscores the volatility inherent to the global fossil fuel trade at a time when alternative technologies are proliferating.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Young people take new shine to tanning And there are indications that tanning is making a comeback among teens and young adults, inspired by the melange of health and wellness content proliferating on social media and TikTok.
—Will Stone, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
If it is now widely accepted that truthful portrayals of war are both technically and morally impossible, what are artists still obligated to picture in this moment when war is proliferating across the globe?
—Hanlu Zhang, Artforum, 10 Mar. 2026
Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2026
After years of proliferating screens and educational technology, a growing body of data indicates Gen Z has become the first generation less cognitively capable than the previous one.
—Catherine Thorbecke, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Nearly every major security vendor is racing to integrate AI into its products, while startups are proliferating with similar claims about autonomous detection and response.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Images of Jenner, 70, have been proliferating across Chinese platforms such as Weibo, Xiaohongshu and Douyin, most commonly in profile pictures or wallpapers.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
Four years ago, stickers of then-President Joe Biden began proliferating at gas stations nationwide as the cost of gasoline soared.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
No matter what happens next, the war underscores the volatility inherent to the global fossil fuel trade at a time when alternative technologies are proliferating.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Young people take new shine to tanning And there are indications that tanning is making a comeback among teens and young adults, inspired by the melange of health and wellness content proliferating on social media and TikTok.
—Will Stone, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
If it is now widely accepted that truthful portrayals of war are both technically and morally impossible, what are artists still obligated to picture in this moment when war is proliferating across the globe?
—Hanlu Zhang, Artforum, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proliferating
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This feeling of stasis is made all the more worrying by Ukraine’s increasing ability to strike inside Russia itself.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Verdier says the increasing regulation in the car industry and the push to move away from fossil fuels are part of the reason why Ferrari is so enthusiastic about this project.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Sentiment was hurt by the rising price of gas caused by the war, according to survey director Joanne Hsu.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Our teachers are making an impact every day while working with increasing local demands, rising expectations, and with less state funding.—
Clinton McCracken,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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Use in hydrogen transportation The five-metal nanocrystals have proven effective in accelerating ammonia decomposition, a process vital for the hydrogen energy economy.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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This ranges from accelerating road and sidewalk repairs to regularly cleaning our stormwater systems to prevent avoidable tragedies like the 2024 floods.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Officials said the department is expanding coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services to include parents above that threshold.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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That means expanding solar on city facilities and exploring innovative energy options to reduce emissions and long-term costs.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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More recently, the DIAN network has helped researchers assess the drugs' side effects, which include swelling and bleeding in the brain.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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According to both sources, treatment includes resting the wrist and thumb, applying ice to help with swelling and taking over-the-counter anti-inflammatories and pain relievers, such as ibuprofen.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Cancer patients are multiplying faster than oncologists, Laraki said, and costs, too, are exploding.—
Angus Chen,
STAT,
6 May 2026
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For shoppers trying to cut sugar without giving up fizz, the choices — and the marketing claims — are multiplying.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 May 2026
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“Proliferating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferating. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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