proliferation

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Recent Examples of proliferation The rapid proliferation and growth of spot ETFs like those for bitcoin and ether – as well as the potential for dozens more once regulatory operations resume at full capacity – also ties into another important change. Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Oct. 2025 The director wrenches apart Ibsen’s terse and precise mechanism and makes room for a proliferation of arresting moments—caught on the wing in wide-screen images, thanks to Sean Bobbitt’s cinematography—that balance tragedy and horror with excitement and wonder. Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025 Microplastics have become a hot topic in recent years, particularly with the proliferation of these microscopic pollutants in the earth’s water supplies. Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025 Despite the proliferation of productivity tools, performance frameworks, and time management hacks, many leaders still end their days feeling overwhelmed and mentally spent. Por Amy Brann, Harvard Business Review, 16 Oct. 2025 As business leaders and economists begin to take concerns of an AI bubble more seriously, the proliferation of loose internet bots has become more alarming because of their potential to distort data key to assessing the sustainability and growth of emerging tech companies. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025 This rapid proliferation is highlighted by the fact that nearly 2,700 satellites were launched in 2024 alone. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025 The proliferation of generative AI is likely to worsen this moment of doubt. Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025 Gun proliferation complicates the problem by making political violence much easier to carry out. Gregory P. Magarian, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proliferation
Noun
  • That's a 5% increase from 9% last year and higher than 8% for 2023.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2025
  • During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Snow accumulation should approach 2 feet near Crater Lake!
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • By engineering support layer architecture, thin-film nanocomposite membranes counteract internal concentration polarization and salt accumulation within the membrane’s porous structure, reducing the driving force for water flow.
    Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Part of what’s driven the unexpected optimism have been industry sales and production holding up much better than expected, in addition to broader macroeconomics such as consumer spending being relatively stable.
    Michael Wayland, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Then on Friday, the series announced another round of new additions headlined by Natasha Lyonne, Eli Roth, YouTuber Trisha Paytas, True Blood alum Sam Trammell, Till star Danielle Deadwyler, and over a dozen more.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This trend has followed a similar pattern across Europe, with Spain and Germany also seeing a boost in this system’s use after a quieter period.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Beijing’s talent-friendly move could also give it a boost amid continuing trade tensions and tech rivalries with Washington, which has imposed export controls on chips and other advanced technology that are spurring China to develop its own.
    Peter Guo, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Compelling value and scale at both Olive Garden has successfully served to help drive share gains, Cho added.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Because of this, eating larger quantities of almonds over a period of time may contribute to weight gain.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Reports of unruly visitor behavior have sparked public complaints and a rise in anti-foreigner sentiment that right-wing politicians have been quick to capitalize on.
    Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Shoulder and back stretches led to an immediate drop in blood pressure without a sharp rise in heart rate.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2025

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