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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
This fiscal framework is intended to ensure that the campuses remain economically viable while maintaining high standards for environmental safeguards and proliferation-resistant operations.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Is Happy Days indirectly responsible for the proliferation of the Heimlich maneuver?
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
The proliferation of novel cognitive frameworks through social media, as well as the election of corrupt and lawless people to high office, has intimidated the old elites into hastily reevaluating what is appropriate.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Thankfully, the proliferation of single-use plastic bottles containing amenities in the rooms is being phased out.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
The European Commission on Monday opened an investigation into Elon Musk’s social media network, X, over a proliferation of nonconsensual sexualized deepfakes created by its AI tool.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The report says that the problem has arisen because of the proliferation of digital alarms, especially those designed to detect emissions to comply with Net Zero goals, and autonomous systems.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
In some ways, the proliferation of local and individual business reporting requirements has created an even more complicated disclosure scenario than would have existed under bigger federal and bloc-wide regulatory proposals.
—Mary Foley, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The authors of that ban, Rabbi Shaul Sitehon Dabah of the Syrian-Aleppo tradition and the Ashkenazi Rabbi Aharon Goldman, emerged in response to a proliferation of lax or irregular conversions, particularly in rural areas among Jewish immigrants.
—Juan Melamed, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Is Happy Days indirectly responsible for the proliferation of the Heimlich maneuver?
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
The proliferation of novel cognitive frameworks through social media, as well as the election of corrupt and lawless people to high office, has intimidated the old elites into hastily reevaluating what is appropriate.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Thankfully, the proliferation of single-use plastic bottles containing amenities in the rooms is being phased out.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
The European Commission on Monday opened an investigation into Elon Musk’s social media network, X, over a proliferation of nonconsensual sexualized deepfakes created by its AI tool.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The report says that the problem has arisen because of the proliferation of digital alarms, especially those designed to detect emissions to comply with Net Zero goals, and autonomous systems.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
In some ways, the proliferation of local and individual business reporting requirements has created an even more complicated disclosure scenario than would have existed under bigger federal and bloc-wide regulatory proposals.
—Mary Foley, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The authors of that ban, Rabbi Shaul Sitehon Dabah of the Syrian-Aleppo tradition and the Ashkenazi Rabbi Aharon Goldman, emerged in response to a proliferation of lax or irregular conversions, particularly in rural areas among Jewish immigrants.
—Juan Melamed, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proliferation
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Even so, salary increases remain comparatively high by historic standards (the pre-pandemic norm was 3%) amid higher total labor expenses (which include salaries, bonuses, variable pay and benefits costs).—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The goal is to have office construction increase, said Mike Smith, president and CEO of Charlotte Center City Partners.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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There is a dry patch over central parts of North Carolina, which may lower the accumulation in Raleigh, but eastern parts of the state are still expected to see at least 6 to 12 inches of snow by Sunday morning.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
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This snow will produce little, if any, accumulation.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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In addition to the change of being at a different location, the festival that's traditionally been held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday will be held on Saturday and Sunday.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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As such, the front office could be choosing between retaining Simons and using the full nontaxpayer midlevel exception for a new addition.—
Danny Leroux,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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While that’s a boost for exporters, leaders in the region are concerned that broader economic disruption from a conflict would outweigh the extra income.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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That was helped along by a boost in Cognac sales of more than 3 percent after a 4 percent dip over the rest of the year—not quite enough to balance this out, but potentially a good sign overall.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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About 9% of all recycled products collected are reused, so in any flow chart of pollution, there are many places where nonprofits can make gains.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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The barometer has also correctly predicted an annual advance in 41 of 46 years in which January has ended with a gain.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Al-Maliki ended his second term in 2014 after the Obama administration’s growing frustration with his security blind spots that saw the rise of the Islamic State in the same year across a large swathe of Iraqi and Syrian territory.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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His last term, which ended in 2014, also saw the rise of the Islamic State group, which seized large swaths of the country.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Proliferation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferation. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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