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

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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

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Recent Examples of proliferation Ask your team to start thinking about which core decisions about work that drive the proliferation of your organizational values should always rest with a person and why. — Christine Grimm, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026 For example, consider the growing concern over the proliferation of massive data centers. — Thomas Kahn, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026 That bill, which remains stalled at both state and city levels, is a reasonable if cumbersome way to discipline the proliferation of anonymous machines and make someone accountable for who rides what and how. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2026 Those concessions may not assuage all the concerns that Americans have about data centers — which are, after all, arguably proxies for other fears about the madcap proliferation of AI. — Sara Herschander, Vox, 5 Nov. 2026 While there were very few actual moratoriums, the Democratic sweep embodied voter frustrations over the proliferation of data centers. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026 Republicans had hoped that the lingering fraud issue would convince voters to punish the party responsible for the proliferation of fraud in Minnesota’s public assistance programs. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026 Like many in the business, Kennedy welcomes laws that would restrict the proliferation of dangerous synthetics and create a legal pathway for sale. — Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026 There has been a proliferation of new dahabeahs on the Nile, which offer more intimate, personalized experiences than do the hulking, 50-cabin motorboats that also ply these waters. — Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proliferation
  1. increase
  2. accumulation
  3. addition
  4. accumulating
  5. boost
  6. gain
  7. rise
Noun
  • Credit default swap price increases In the last month, the credit default swap price for CoreWeave is up 50%.
    — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • That represents a substantial increase in output without adding unnecessary mass.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
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Noun
  • The accumulation of unemployment, underemployment, and low wages for Chinese households and workers are already significant, yet Beijing has responded with only modest new household subsidies and incremental investment in social services.
    — Oliver Melton, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2026
  • In 2022, for example, a team of researchers in Paris reported that sustained mental effort led to the accumulation of glutamate in the lateral prefrontal cortex, a brain region responsible for cognitive control.
    — Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of accumulation
Noun
  • The 49ers’ bye week also came at a good time, with Mike Evans and Nick Bosa optimistic about returning and the addition of Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner providing another boost.
    — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Greetham, known for his Broadway work in Newsies and his turn opposite Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman in Netflix’s The Prom, as well as roles in Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story, completes the new cast additions.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of addition
Noun
  • 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
Definition of accumulating
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  • Bass said the Convention Center will give the city an economic boost and argued that the police raises kept the city from losing a much larger number of officers during her time in office.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • According to data from the Associated Press, Democrats have flipped eight House seats held by Republicans compared with two flips by the GOP, giving them a boost in the legislative body.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of boost
Noun
  • The Rams still managed to rack up 513 yards of offense on the Broncos, including several big plays in which a Rams receiver was wide open, or several Bronco defenders missed tackles that turned a short gain into a big play.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2026
  • In the middle of the second quarter, the Tigers got to the red zone and had three consecutive plays with no gain (incomplete back shoulder comeback, stuffed Jamal Roberts run, incomplete pass to empty space).
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of gain
Noun
  • Vistra and the midterm elections CNBC superstar and senior executive producer Max Meyers highlighted Vistra 's drop and the rise in favorability for Democrats to sweep the midterms.
    — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Away from the elections, the briefing covers a new boom in fossil fuels driven by Big Tech and the latest research on the mysterious rise of colorectal cancer among young people.
    — Francesca Ebel, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of rise

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“Proliferation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferation. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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