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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
The heat and moisture threaten to trigger a proliferation of disease-carrying flies and mosquitoes.
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ABC News, 4 June 2026
But the proliferation of the modern farmers market came on the heels of the back-to-the-Earth movement, which gave voice to a growing distrust of industrial farming that relied on herbicides and pesticides, and viewed the smaller markets as a healthy alternative.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Sales of electricity have long been flat, but the proliferation of data centers promises a massive increase in demand, and in turn, higher profits, making utility companies eager allies of the AI industry.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
And so there’s been this proliferation of bars and breweries and stuff since 2013.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
The third is information proliferation.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Rumbello points to the proliferation of unregulated products as a key challenge for both consumers and legitimate innovators.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 May 2026
While many SaaS vendors have made AI a central part of their product offerings, the proliferation of agentic AI has led companies like Sanofi to chart a different course, which could threaten SaaS vendors and their standard per-user fee structure.
—John Kell, Fortune, 27 May 2026
Streit compared the proliferation of data centers to the spread of warehouse distribution centers and resulting increases in truck traffic following the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
ABC News, 4 June 2026
But the proliferation of the modern farmers market came on the heels of the back-to-the-Earth movement, which gave voice to a growing distrust of industrial farming that relied on herbicides and pesticides, and viewed the smaller markets as a healthy alternative.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Sales of electricity have long been flat, but the proliferation of data centers promises a massive increase in demand, and in turn, higher profits, making utility companies eager allies of the AI industry.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
And so there’s been this proliferation of bars and breweries and stuff since 2013.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
The third is information proliferation.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Rumbello points to the proliferation of unregulated products as a key challenge for both consumers and legitimate innovators.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 May 2026
While many SaaS vendors have made AI a central part of their product offerings, the proliferation of agentic AI has led companies like Sanofi to chart a different course, which could threaten SaaS vendors and their standard per-user fee structure.
—John Kell, Fortune, 27 May 2026
Streit compared the proliferation of data centers to the spread of warehouse distribution centers and resulting increases in truck traffic following the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proliferation
Noun
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That was the largest increase in the plant’s more than 30-year history, records show.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Since 2019, the National Poison Data System has fielded a nearly 1,500% increase in calls related to overdoses or side effects from injectable weight loss drugs.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Shange’s rainbow assemblage manages to be confrontational and conciliatory through a confessional accumulation that collapses poetry, movement, and ritual into a single and ever-changing event.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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And one thing Deb, who spent decades prioritizing the accumulation of money over the refinement of her craft, has learned from collaborating with Ava is that, in the end, art matters more to her than business.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 May 2026
Noun
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In addition to the all-hours gym, there is a squash court for those who want to practice their serve.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Pulte will remain as chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and FHFA director in addition to acting as national intelligence director.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
2 June 2026
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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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Other recent call-ups, like Nick Sogard and Mickey Gasper, have also given the lineup a boost.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Dell said Thursday that its server unit had gotten a massive boost from widening AI adoption, challenging analysts’ assessment that demand for the business was already reflected in the stock price.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Each productivity gain becomes a fresh opportunity for business owners to maximize their own gains while using the same technology to further control their employees.—
Christopher Marquis,
Time,
30 May 2026
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In facilities processing millions of parcels each day, even small gains in efficiency can translate into significant operational and economic advantages.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Geopolitical tensions, overseas conflicts and a rising oil price all contributed to a rise in mortgage rates.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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New figures suggested price rises may already be gathering pace, with the eurozone reporting inflation well above the European Central Bank’s target.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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“Proliferation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferation. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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