PROLIFERATION Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

proliferation

noun

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 case of Los Primos has dramatized the proliferation of graft in the armed forces. — Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 But the Chinese way will cause a proliferation of talent, usage, data—until something horrible happens. — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 First, there was a letter to investors, wherein Huffman spun his narrative about Reddit’s value proposition and general strategic direction amid the proliferation of AI tools. — Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026 To enable this proliferation of nature on its surface, the skin of the building is covered with pockmarks and niches that provide space for soil, water, plants, and animals. — New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026 The proliferation of these businesses should shock no one, Cooper says. — Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026 The attack surface has greatly expanded with the proliferation of IoT, Edge, and devices. — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Powertrain proliferation means a much more fragmented supply chain. — Philipp Kampshoff, Fortune, 30 July 2026 However, the proliferation of UUV technology has introduced new threats to maritime security. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

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Noun

But, a number of studies have found similar connections between an increase in green spaces — especially trees that don't block residents' views — and a reduction in violence.

— Tara Molina, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Economists’ estimated monthly employment gains of 95,000 jobs would mark an increase from June’s lower-than-expected 57,000 jobs added.

— Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of increase

Noun

Years of private capital accumulation mean significant paper wealth, but converting it to cash is a complex, multi-year process.

— Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Other ways to reduce flares in the summer include wearing lightweight, breathable fabrics to minimize friction and sweat accumulation on plaques, showering promptly after sweating, and applying emollients to maintain your skin barrier.

— Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of accumulation

Noun

Williams looks as dominant as ever in camp, albeit against defensive ends such as rookie Romello Height and Wednesday addition Ogba Okoronko.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
This addition comes a day after Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley revealed undrafted rookie defensive tackle Rene Konga will miss the season with an undisclosed injury.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of addition

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Both Kiggans and Luria come from military backgrounds, which could be a boost, given that the seat has a large veteran population due to nearby Naval Station Norfolk, the world’s largest naval base.

— Sophia Mandt, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026
Launching from an aircraft can also extend the missile’s effective reach, since the bomber provides an initial boost in both altitude and speed before release.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of boost

Noun

Workers will dispute which tasks should be automated and how resulting gains should be distributed.

— Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
But over the last 12 months, inflation has nearly kept pace with hourly wage gains — and that understates the extent of the problem because debt service costs are not included in the consumer price index.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of gain

Noun

Bush tried to capitalize on voter sentiment souring on Israel and the rise of other progressives, but that wasn't enough to sway Missouri voters who stuck with the incumbent.

— Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
The rise to the top of the C-suite isn’t always defined by family connections and elite credentials.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

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