Synonyms of proliferation

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increase
• addition
• boost
• gain
• rise
• expansion
• augmentation
• raise
• increment
• accumulation
• accretion
• accrual
• uptick
• plus
• supplement
• addendum
• step-up
• continuation
• more
• collection
• extension
• spike
• gathering
• complement
• upturn
• assemblage
• jump
• appendix
• accession
• uptrend
• run-up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduction
• depletion
• decrease
• loss
• decline
• diminution
• shrinkage
• lowering
• abatement
• lessening
• fall
• decrement
• diminishment
• falloff
• drop-off
• deduction
• subtraction
• step-down

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accumulation
• increase
• accumulating
• addition
• multiplication
• mushrooming
• growth
• expansion
• doubling
• escalation
• rise
• creep
• inflation
• enlargement
• augmentation
• quadrupling
• spread
• amplification
• extension
• cumulation
• distension
• tripling
• accrual
• accretion
• lengthening
• increment
• gain
• boost
• hike

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decrease
• reduction
• diminution
• diminishing
• contracting
• shrinkage
• contraction
• compression
• lowering
• condensation
• shrinking
• abatement
• constriction
• drop
• lessening
• fall
• condensing
• diminishment
• shortening
• falloff
• drop-off
• retrenchment
• compressing
• constricting
• retrenching

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of proliferation

While the market for travel sleep gear has exploded in recent years thanks to a proliferation of travel pillows, sleep masks, and packable blankets meant to help both camps get more rest, in-flight sleep can still feel elusive. — Lara Kramer, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026

But the proliferation of extensions has eroded future free-agent classes. — Tim Britton, New York Times, 27 July 2026

The proliferation of data centers has had a major impact on semiconductors and memory. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

From my perspective, the big questions about the deal were the safeguards to prevent nuclear proliferation. — ABC News, 26 July 2026

The exact cause of burl formation is a mystery, but these growths are formed by abnormal cell proliferation by the xylem. — Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026

Why the Navy is investing in counter-UUV capability The proliferation of UUVs among potential adversaries has pushed undersea autonomous threat response up the Navies priority list. — Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026

This led to the proliferation of the regional theater movement, said Eustis, as well as that of symphony orchestras and ballet companies. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Lawmakers and experts have raised concerns that the civil nuclear agreement could fuel nuclear proliferation in the Middle East. — Henry Austin, NBC news, 23 July 2026