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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
Operational role and target set The proliferation of unmanned aerial threats has fundamentally reshaped the risk environment for ground maneuver units.
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Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
The issue has been of particular importance to voice over artists, warn of the proliferation of their likeness undercutting their livelihoods.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Luxury products have never been more accessible, thanks to e-commerce, retail proliferation and global marketing strategies.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
Eskenazi and Belovin will help guide Producers United on legal and labor matters as the organization pursues meaningful change around compensation structures, healthcare contributions, credit proliferation, and the long-term sustainability of producing careers.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 17 June 2026
Failing to correct problems can lead to crumbling home foundations, rotting wood, mold growth, and a proliferation of pests, including termites.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
The Bourbon Boom of the 2010s saw a proliferation of small whiskey upstarts.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
And yet the proliferation of billing vendors seemed to clash with the main theme of HFMA’s conference, affordability, spotlighting the need to simplify the billing process so that health care is less costly and more accessible for patients.
—Tara Bannow, STAT, 12 June 2026
The sudden proliferation has heightened scrutiny of what once seemed a highly futuristic technology but is now a present-day reality.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
The issue has been of particular importance to voice over artists, warn of the proliferation of their likeness undercutting their livelihoods.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Luxury products have never been more accessible, thanks to e-commerce, retail proliferation and global marketing strategies.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
Eskenazi and Belovin will help guide Producers United on legal and labor matters as the organization pursues meaningful change around compensation structures, healthcare contributions, credit proliferation, and the long-term sustainability of producing careers.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 17 June 2026
Failing to correct problems can lead to crumbling home foundations, rotting wood, mold growth, and a proliferation of pests, including termites.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
The Bourbon Boom of the 2010s saw a proliferation of small whiskey upstarts.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
And yet the proliferation of billing vendors seemed to clash with the main theme of HFMA’s conference, affordability, spotlighting the need to simplify the billing process so that health care is less costly and more accessible for patients.
—Tara Bannow, STAT, 12 June 2026
The sudden proliferation has heightened scrutiny of what once seemed a highly futuristic technology but is now a present-day reality.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proliferation
Noun
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In addition to the president’s resignation, unions are demanding wage increases and an end to fuel and dollar shortages.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Consistency is the accumulation of decisions, habits, and behaviors repeated over a long duration of time.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Heavy wind can catch a sail and potentially pull it off the fixture or tear it; too much rain or snow accumulation can also pull it down and rip it.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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The contributions to Becerra and Bonta are one signal that AI giants and their employees have taken notice, investing in state elections in addition to congressional races.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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In addition to a woman believed by authorities to be O'Brien's girlfriend, a 3-year-old was also in the apartment at the time of the initial shooting, according to court documents.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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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.—
Alex Lehnert,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Advertisement Economic relief for Iran The deal’s financial relief for Iran, while a concern for some American lawmakers, could actually be a boost for the global economy, analysts say.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
19 June 2026
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Charcoal lends an extra purifying boost, while hydrolyzed keratin smooths frizz and softens hair after cleansing.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
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The scale of Musk’s own net worth is now almost impossible to comprehend, such that, on Monday, SpaceX’s stock rallied, and Musk’s one-day gain was more than the net worth of Bill Gates, once the richest person in the world.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
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However, Nawrocki is a nationalist politician who has exploited anti-Ukrainian sentiment for electoral gain.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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With the rise of AI, there is more need for data storage and that means more power and more water.—
David Wade,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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And the rise of Restore Britain, another hard-right party amplified by Elon Musk which advocates for the large-scale deportation of migrants, has siphoned off some support for Reform too.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Proliferation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferation. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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