PROLIFERATIONS Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

proliferations

noun

plural of proliferation

as in increases

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 accumulations

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 proliferations There were proliferations of bulbs that looked like something a pathologist might worry about and striations that might have been crops seen from above. — Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026

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Noun

The seven-month war continues to weigh on energy prices, fueling investor expectations of further rate hikes from the Federal Reserve to help tackle runaway price increases, which have been exacerbated by rising government debt.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Speaking at the same investor conference this month, May said the latest increases would boost the airline’s fourth-quarter fuel costs by about $1 billion.

— Rio Yamat, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of increases

Noun

Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by potentially harmful accumulations of two proteins.

— Mike McRae September 03, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Meanwhile, as a result of warming temperatures and historic accumulations of trees and brush, wildfires have grown larger, more complex, and more unpredictable—requiring hundreds and sometimes thousands of firefighters.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of accumulations

Noun

For a more casual vibe, visit one of downtown’s newer additions, Alma Mexico Restaurant & Bar.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
Trotting out this try-hard trifecta of confusing, uninspired installments in a year that’s seen so many entertaining, thought-provoking additions to the horror genre?

— Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of additions

Noun

Its exclusive coverage of the wild card round (which aired on ESPN and ABC from 2022 to ’25) will deliver boosts to the broadcast network and streaming flagship Peacock.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
Caesars Sportsbook is offering us a chance to enjoy the Friday slate with promo code FOXNEWSDYW which allows new users to bet $1 and earn 10 double-your-winnings profit boosts.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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