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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
What’s more, the proliferation of gossip handles like Deux Moi and fan accounts like ClubChalamet mean that doubling down on a parasocial fixation can be a legitimate career path, and a profitable one at that.
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Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 20 Apr. 2026
One way to stop this proliferation of deep-fake nudity is to prosecute the offenders and make examples that such foolery has consequences.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Bees and other animals quickly dispersed the plant’s pollen, speeding its proliferation far beyond backyard gardens.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 20 Apr. 2026
This design has the potential to reduce the total volume of long-lived spent fuel produced per unit of energy generated and to increase resistance to nuclear proliferation.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026
Last week, the Competitive Enterprise Institute released its annual Ten Thousand Commandments report on the proliferation of federal laws, rules and regulations.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Florida lawmakers this session grappled with how to best handle the proliferation of such sites.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
One year later, Iran ramped up its uranium enrichment, according to the Center for Arms Control and Non-proliferation.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Doomers point to the similarities between now and the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis, such as seemingly lax underwriting standards and the rapid proliferation of largely unregulated, mind-numbingly complex debt instruments designed to squeeze value out of thin air.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 20 Apr. 2026
One way to stop this proliferation of deep-fake nudity is to prosecute the offenders and make examples that such foolery has consequences.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Bees and other animals quickly dispersed the plant’s pollen, speeding its proliferation far beyond backyard gardens.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 20 Apr. 2026
This design has the potential to reduce the total volume of long-lived spent fuel produced per unit of energy generated and to increase resistance to nuclear proliferation.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026
Last week, the Competitive Enterprise Institute released its annual Ten Thousand Commandments report on the proliferation of federal laws, rules and regulations.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Florida lawmakers this session grappled with how to best handle the proliferation of such sites.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
One year later, Iran ramped up its uranium enrichment, according to the Center for Arms Control and Non-proliferation.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Doomers point to the similarities between now and the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis, such as seemingly lax underwriting standards and the rapid proliferation of largely unregulated, mind-numbingly complex debt instruments designed to squeeze value out of thin air.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proliferation
Noun
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Rain chances increase this afternoon with a focus from midafternoon through a bit beyond sunset expected.—
Ian Livingston,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Pentagon's budget request this year also asked for more than $70 billion to procure missiles and related equipment, a nearly threefold increase compared to last year.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Grease accumulation was observed on the ventilation hood filters.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Midfielder Telasco Segovia also will sit out due to yellow card accumulation.—
Michelle Kaufman
April 24,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Ólafur Darri Ólafsson and Phil Dunster are among the new casting additions.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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No big offseason additions were made last summer, as the Bulls counted on Josh Giddey, Coby White and second-year forward Matas Buzelis to carry the offense.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 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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But the wide receivers room was in dire need of a boost.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The factors that have helped consumers keep their heads above water in the face of tariff price rises and oil inflation, to name a few—such as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and tax refunds—aren’t frequent boosts to spending.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Their action engendered a response from Democrats and a decision by California voters that canceled out the potential gains of Republicans in Texas by conducting a partisan gerrymander of their own.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2026
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The rights group warns that the move violates freedom of association and represents a direct assault on Tunisia’s democratic gains, vowing to challenge the decision in court.—
Ghaya ben Mbarek,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His rise has been steady, but the actor’s life is an uncertain one.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The rainstorm, however, is the least of Haiti’s worries as authorities continue to see several overlapping developments amid an ongoing rise in kidnappings and rapes and indiscriminate attacks against civilians, all carried out by armed gangs.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Proliferation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferation. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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