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as in increase
something added (as by growth)
a large proliferation in the number of electrical appliances was placing enormous demands upon the region's power supply
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as in accumulation
the act or process of becoming greater in number
the proliferation of mistakes as both actors and crew became more and more tired
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Recent Examples of proliferation
Operational role and target set The proliferation of unmanned aerial threats has fundamentally reshaped the risk environment for ground maneuver units.
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Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
The issue has been of particular importance to voice over artists, warn of the proliferation of their likeness undercutting their livelihoods.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Luxury products have never been more accessible, thanks to e-commerce, retail proliferation and global marketing strategies.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
Eskenazi and Belovin will help guide Producers United on legal and labor matters as the organization pursues meaningful change around compensation structures, healthcare contributions, credit proliferation, and the long-term sustainability of producing careers.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 17 June 2026
Failing to correct problems can lead to crumbling home foundations, rotting wood, mold growth, and a proliferation of pests, including termites.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
The Bourbon Boom of the 2010s saw a proliferation of small whiskey upstarts.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
And yet the proliferation of billing vendors seemed to clash with the main theme of HFMA’s conference, affordability, spotlighting the need to simplify the billing process so that health care is less costly and more accessible for patients.
—Tara Bannow, STAT, 12 June 2026
The sudden proliferation has heightened scrutiny of what once seemed a highly futuristic technology but is now a present-day reality.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
The issue has been of particular importance to voice over artists, warn of the proliferation of their likeness undercutting their livelihoods.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Luxury products have never been more accessible, thanks to e-commerce, retail proliferation and global marketing strategies.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
Eskenazi and Belovin will help guide Producers United on legal and labor matters as the organization pursues meaningful change around compensation structures, healthcare contributions, credit proliferation, and the long-term sustainability of producing careers.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 17 June 2026
Failing to correct problems can lead to crumbling home foundations, rotting wood, mold growth, and a proliferation of pests, including termites.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
The Bourbon Boom of the 2010s saw a proliferation of small whiskey upstarts.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
And yet the proliferation of billing vendors seemed to clash with the main theme of HFMA’s conference, affordability, spotlighting the need to simplify the billing process so that health care is less costly and more accessible for patients.
—Tara Bannow, STAT, 12 June 2026
The sudden proliferation has heightened scrutiny of what once seemed a highly futuristic technology but is now a present-day reality.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proliferation
Noun
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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When models frequently access fragmented systems, latency increases and user experience suffers.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Without that, faster shipping just means faster accumulation of code nobody has actually owned.—
Scott Breitenother,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Seeing the accumulation of other people’s innermost desires in the trees — and given that the wishes are uncovered — lends the work an openness and accessibility that can be therapeutic, Loyer said.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The contributions to Becerra and Bonta are one signal that AI giants and their employees have taken notice, investing in state elections in addition to congressional races.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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In addition to a woman believed by authorities to be O'Brien's girlfriend, a 3-year-old was also in the apartment at the time of the initial shooting, according to court documents.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Noun
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While snow totals remain uncertain, this storm is forecast to bring colder air and has a better chance of bringing more widespread and meaningful accumulating snow, particularly in the mountains and higher elevations.—
Alex Lehnert,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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And with SoFi Stadium in Inglewood hosting World Cup matches just 13 miles away, business owners are hoping the economic boost lasts long after the final whistle.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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SpaceX made its record-breaking stock market debut today, opening trading at $150, getting a boost after pricing its shares at $135.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
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Electra’s analysis found that the configuration could deliver up to a 17 percent efficiency improvement beyond gains expected by 2050 from advanced structures, engine technologies, and aerodynamic improvements.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Your 10th House of Career gains shine as beauty-loving Venus arrives, supporting confident polish and the power of understated presence.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
Noun
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With the rise of AI, there is more need for data storage and that means more power and more water.—
David Wade,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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And the rise of Restore Britain, another hard-right party amplified by Elon Musk which advocates for the large-scale deportation of migrants, has siphoned off some support for Reform too.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Proliferation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferation. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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