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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
On the issues, reflecting his education and technology background, Burley argues that more should be done to prevent the proliferation of abusive deepfakes involving students and teachers.
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John Seiler,
Oc Register,
25 June 2026
But that hasn’t stopped the county from meeting state housing goals, thanks in part to a proliferation of accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, in the unincorporated area.
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Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
Many Israeli commanders have argued that the proliferation of drones necessitated an expansion of the war against Hezbollah, arguing for strikes and operations farther north to cripple its drone supply lines.
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Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2026
But the executive sought to quell concerns that the proliferation of robots throughout the supply chain would mean mass unemployment, both at his company and across the Chinese economy.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
After nine people were injured from a spray of gunfire on Troost Avenue, Duncan said violent shootings in the city stem from the proliferation of guns in Missouri and America.
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Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
The commercial landscape has also been muddied by a proliferation of companies launching algorithms which purport to estimate biological age using selfies or surveys, and are not based on any real science at all.
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Juergen Eckhardt,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
As crypto boomed a decade ago, a proliferation of startups promised to make sense of the deluge of coins, projects, and blockchains.
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Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Others have stood firmly against the tech's proliferation.
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Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
25 June 2026
But that hasn’t stopped the county from meeting state housing goals, thanks in part to a proliferation of accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, in the unincorporated area.
—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
Many Israeli commanders have argued that the proliferation of drones necessitated an expansion of the war against Hezbollah, arguing for strikes and operations farther north to cripple its drone supply lines.
—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2026
But the executive sought to quell concerns that the proliferation of robots throughout the supply chain would mean mass unemployment, both at his company and across the Chinese economy.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
After nine people were injured from a spray of gunfire on Troost Avenue, Duncan said violent shootings in the city stem from the proliferation of guns in Missouri and America.
—
Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
The commercial landscape has also been muddied by a proliferation of companies launching algorithms which purport to estimate biological age using selfies or surveys, and are not based on any real science at all.
—
Juergen Eckhardt,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
As crypto boomed a decade ago, a proliferation of startups promised to make sense of the deluge of coins, projects, and blockchains.
—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Others have stood firmly against the tech's proliferation.
—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proliferation
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Earthquakes are measured by magnitude on a logarithmic scale — so each whole number increase translates to 32 times more energy released by the quake.
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Economists have warned the increase in tax revenue is temporary and note persistent gaps between spending and revenue.
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Three additional restaurants were cited for violations including heavy grease accumulation, missing handwashing signs and an ice machine leak.
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Daily life feels less focused on material accumulation and more focused on relationships.
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In addition to a felony charge of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer in a motor vehicle, the man also faces a misdemeanor battery charge, according to online Ada County Jail records.
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In addition to the drones, a fireworks enforcement task force will patrol the city throughout the week leading up to and including the Fourth of July.
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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.
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He's made a huge impact, obviously, and given Senegal a boost of energy.
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Canada, the first World Cup host to play a game outside its borders, could get a boost if Alphonso Davies, its best player, can play after missing the team’s first three games.
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Recent share price gains have propelled InnoLight and Foxconn Industrial Internet into the 1 trillion yuan market cap range, along with CATL.
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Some data storage companies have seen even more eye-popping gains.
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Rodrigo’s other beloved trends, like vintage mod and indie sleaze, are also on the rise on the site.
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The results in New York affirm that socialists are on the rise and likely will field a presidential candidate in 2028.
Cite this Entry
“Proliferation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferation. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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