Synonyms of proliferation

proliferation

noun

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increase
• addition
• boost
• gain
• rise
• expansion
• augmentation
• raise
• increment
• accumulation
• accretion
• accrual
• uptick
• plus
• supplement
• addendum
• step-up
• continuation
• more
• collection
• extension
• spike
• gathering
• complement
• upturn
• assemblage
• jump
• appendix
• accession
• uptrend
• run-up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduction
• depletion
• decrease
• loss
• decline
• diminution
• shrinkage
• lowering
• abatement
• lessening
• fall
• decrement
• diminishment
• falloff
• drop-off
• deduction
• subtraction
• step-down

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accumulation
• increase
• accumulating
• addition
• multiplication
• mushrooming
• growth
• expansion
• doubling
• escalation
• rise
• creep
• inflation
• enlargement
• augmentation
• quadrupling
• spread
• amplification
• extension
• cumulation
• distension
• tripling
• accrual
• accretion
• lengthening
• increment
• gain
• boost
• hike

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decrease
• reduction
• diminution
• diminishing
• contracting
• shrinkage
• contraction
• compression
• lowering
• condensation
• shrinking
• abatement
• constriction
• drop
• lessening
• fall
• condensing
• diminishment
• shortening
• falloff
• drop-off
• retrenchment
• compressing
• constricting
• retrenching

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of proliferation

Many legacy reactors across the world share similar characteristics, and understanding their fuel cycle helps inspectors detect illicit proliferation. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026

The Scoop Flock Safety, which is facing scrutiny over the proliferation and alleged abuse of its cameras, is weighing whether to sell itself, according to people familiar with the matter. — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Shares of Sandisk have surged 644% year to date as demand for NAND has reached new heights due to the proliferation of next-generation AI models. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026

At a cellular level, this included changes in mitochondrial structure, cell cycle regulation, membrane voltage potential, and key oncogenic pathways, including FOXM1, a major driver of cancer proliferation and metastasis. — Lorenzo Cohen, STAT, 22 Sep. 2026

In 2014, Prada’s acquisition led to a proliferation of Marchesi cafés throughout the city and around the world. — Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

Although data centers power more functions than just AI programs, the proliferation of new, large facilities in Michigan and elsewhere has fueled debate in communities where residents are opposed to them. — Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2026

The agreement has raised concerns around the proliferation of technologies that could support a Saudi effort to weaponize nuclear energy, security experts and members of Congress have said. — Chris Boccia, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

Sunlight alone will not solve the problem of nuclear proliferation. — Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026