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
Brokers say the impersonators seem to be proliferating in the social-media age.
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Kim Velsey, Curbed, 18 Sep. 2025
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.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Shortly after, graphic close-up videos of the attack began proliferating on X and TikTok.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Academics have launched research projects, start-ups are proliferating and investors are piling in.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
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.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 27 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
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
Kim Velsey, Curbed, 18 Sep. 2025
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.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Shortly after, graphic close-up videos of the attack began proliferating on X and TikTok.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Academics have launched research projects, start-ups are proliferating and investors are piling in.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
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.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 27 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
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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Then there are additional fines for selling alcohol illegally to underage individuals, with increasing amounts, based on the number of offenses.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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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
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Despite these rising prices, American shoppers have continued to show their preference for burgers and steaks — until now.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
22 Sep. 2025
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Colorado state government faces a continuing dim fiscal picture heading into next year as a slowing economy, rising costs and the rollout of tariffs weigh on forecasters, according to projections released Monday.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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Climate scientist Johan Rockström, speaking at a science briefing that opened the summit, warned that warming appears to be accelerating.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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This wave of recognitions will likely increase anti-Israel sentiment globally, accelerating divestments and boycotts.—
SHIRA EFRON,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Advocates say governments can enhance housing affordability by expanding housing vouchers and enacting stronger tenant protections.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Moving away from YouTube, Yang has his sights set on expanding his talents as a writer, director and storyteller.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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By the time red flags like fatigue, jaundice, swelling or easy bruising appear, the damage may already be done, the doctor warned.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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Nooncrazy Airplane Foot Hammock On sale for $14, this adjustable foot hammock hangs onto your tray table to provide an elevated swing for your feet, helping to reduce swelling and keep your toes from feeling cramped underneath the seat in front of you.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 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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And habits have a multiplying effect as well.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Proliferating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferating. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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