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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
Yet survivability, not proliferation, will define the next phase of operational success.
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Bill Edwards,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The proliferation of data centers has become a hot-button political issue nationwide, increasingly serving as a proxy for Americans’ overall fears about AI systems.
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Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
29 June 2026
America has witnessed a proliferation of voting rights groups with sound justification and demonstrable results, but there comes a point when there may be too much of a good thing.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
28 June 2026
The rapid proliferation of golden mussel populations led the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors to declare a state of local emergency June 16.
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Sofia Williams,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
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
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
Bill Edwards,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The proliferation of data centers has become a hot-button political issue nationwide, increasingly serving as a proxy for Americans’ overall fears about AI systems.
—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
29 June 2026
America has witnessed a proliferation of voting rights groups with sound justification and demonstrable results, but there comes a point when there may be too much of a good thing.
—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
28 June 2026
The rapid proliferation of golden mussel populations led the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors to declare a state of local emergency June 16.
—
Sofia Williams,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
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.
—
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proliferation
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Hispanics or Latinos were the target of the biggest increase in racially or ethnically motivated hate crimes, according to the report.
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However, the report noted that much of this rise was due to an increase in the number of billionaires, not just three-comma club members getting richer.
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Ocean heat content — a measure of heat stored through the upper layers of the ocean — has reached record highs in recent years, reflecting a long-term accumulation of heat across the global ocean.
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Ultimately, managing one's emotions is paramount for true wealth accumulation.
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Wade is the first free-agent addition to the Sixers since Mike Gansey replaced Daryl Morey as the team's new president of basketball operations.
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Its newest addition—part of hotelier Ian Schrager’s Edition chain—is a decidedly more subdued affair, and that’s by design.
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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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Local business owners welcomed the boost in business as Dodgers fans filled restaurants, hotels and entertainment districts throughout Sacramento and West Sacramento.
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But while the sportswear giant remains the category leader by revenue, and the company is enjoying a FIFA World Cup boost for its soccer jersey sales, the momentum has shifted decisively away from Beaverton, Oregon.
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Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, said AI is a source of productivity and gains.
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Saturated fats can also cause weight gain, affect metabolic health and increase the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and other health issues, according to the National Library of Medicine.
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Decades of Hollywood empire-building ended with a quake in 2017 when Australian media mogul Rupert Murdoch decided to sell much of his Fox entertainment holdings amid the rise of Netflix and other tech giants.
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But with the rise of generative AI, some breweries around the world are starting to be vocal about their displeasure of its use in the beer industry.
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“Proliferation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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