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 Synonyms for proliferation
Noun
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Owner Kelly Vore cited unsustainable rent increases, declining consumer spending, and lingering effects of COVID-19 as key reasons for the closure.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025 -
Sony Pictures reported a 76% year-on-year surge in operating income to JPY 18.7 billion ($129 million) for the quarter ended June 30, driven by a sharp increase in series deliveries within its television productions unit, the company reported Thursday.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Together, this combination causes the accumulation of astrocytic GABA and excessive tonic inhibition in key brain regions like the PFC.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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Regional Concentration Patterns The inventory accumulation is particularly pronounced in SunBelt markets that experienced rapid construction growth during the pandemic.—
Brad Hunter,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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In addition to sketch comedy, the company is responsible for numerous podcasts.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
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In addition to Labubus, the trading cards collectible category is surging, according the StockX. Sales of Pokemon cards are up 367% in the first half of the year and sales of Topps cards are up 208%.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Their combined net worth rocketed 74% to $1.6 billion as shares of Converge got a massive boost, partly from the government’s efforts to increase internet access across the archipelago.—
Jane Ho,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Domestic Parks & Experiences revenue jumped 10% to $6.4 billion and operating income grew 22% to $1.7 billion with higher spending and more hotel stays at the parks and resorts and, to a lesser extent, a boost from Disney Cruise Line from the launch of the Disney Treasure in the March quarter.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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Welcome To The Future, Today Ultimately, robots have the potential to ease the transition from aging infrastructure to more future-ready operations, offering meaningful gains in productivity along the way.—
Alexander Clausbruch,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Still, some observers question whether the immediate security gains might mask deeper risks to El Salvador’s democracy.—
David Culver,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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Throw in a $50 price rise (albeit one that will offer more storage in the base model), and the general public will see the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro as more effective, more feature-complete, and more value for money than Apple’s offering.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps the most surprising development in that department can be found in the rise of undrafted rookie Efton Chism.—
Michael Hurley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Proliferation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferation. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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