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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
However, with the proliferation and escalation of conflicts globally, record levels of displacement and militarization, and very little political will to address these issues, the recommendations are likely to remain unimplemented.
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Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Information explosion The proliferation of financial apps and social media has also helped to broaden investor education.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
The October 7th attacks spurred a proliferation of both Israeli and Palestinian flags.
—Philip Metres
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
With the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) set to expire on October 18, the stakes are high, carrying potential global consequences for non-proliferation and international diplomacy.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Just look at the proliferation of LGBTQ+ romance books set in the athletic world, from Cleat Cute to The Prospects and beyond.
—Ana Osorno, Them., 26 Aug. 2025
For decades the aesthetic goal posts have been moving closer to uncanniness, thanks to the proliferation of subtle but transformative cosmetic procedures and imperceptible but appearance-altering social media filters.
—Michelle Konstantinovsky, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2025
Entergy and regulators called the deal a model for the nation’s data center and power proliferation.
—Delaney Nolan, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
Social media allows for the proliferation of that and other police activity.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Information explosion The proliferation of financial apps and social media has also helped to broaden investor education.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
The October 7th attacks spurred a proliferation of both Israeli and Palestinian flags.
—Philip Metres
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
With the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) set to expire on October 18, the stakes are high, carrying potential global consequences for non-proliferation and international diplomacy.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Just look at the proliferation of LGBTQ+ romance books set in the athletic world, from Cleat Cute to The Prospects and beyond.
—Ana Osorno, Them., 26 Aug. 2025
For decades the aesthetic goal posts have been moving closer to uncanniness, thanks to the proliferation of subtle but transformative cosmetic procedures and imperceptible but appearance-altering social media filters.
—Michelle Konstantinovsky, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2025
Entergy and regulators called the deal a model for the nation’s data center and power proliferation.
—Delaney Nolan, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
Social media allows for the proliferation of that and other police activity.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proliferation
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In its most recent earnings report, the company noted the addition of over 2,700 new customers in fiscal 2025, its largest increase in four years, primarily driven by organizations fleeing VMware's new pricing model.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Sep. 2025
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With less accumulation and more melting, glaciers are retreating at an accelerated pace.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Aug. 2025
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The accumulation of technical choices that follows—encoded in algorithms, embedded in protocols, and scaled across millions of patients—will cement the particular biases of this moment in time into medicine’s future.—
Craig Spencer,
The Atlantic,
29 Aug. 2025
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In addition to receiving the film, consumers who purchase Liam Neeson’s The Naked Gun on PVOD will receive several bonus features, including featurettes, deleted, alternate and extended scenes and mock ads, according to a press release from Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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In addition to the Monza neighbor, there’s also a Publix about four miles north at the 14-story Douglas Grand condominium on Douglas Road.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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And don’t underestimate the small boosts.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
31 Aug. 2025
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Since 1966, this rugged microphone, with its low frequency boost and close pickup pattern has been selling by the million.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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This is the classic Jevons Paradox where efficiency gains make technology cheaper to use, which drives more use overall.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Democrats, as of now, only need a net gain of three seats to take back the majority in the House, while the Senate will prove more of a stretch for them.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Aug. 2025
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The rise in popularity of lake getaways means many spots are crowded with boat traffic (and boat noise), yet Lake Glenville remains relatively quiet.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
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The flagged rise in costs are a broad result of lower revenues and higher financing costs, as well as cost pressures resulting from supply chain disruptions and labor shortages.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Proliferation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferation. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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