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 likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
These devices have seen quicker and larger price increases compared to flagship devices, for which memory is now more than a quarter of the cost.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026

Definition of increases

Noun

As the Eaton and Palisades fires roared across the Altadena area and the coastal Santa Monica Mountains in January 2025, the flames were fueled in part by accumulations of bone-dry chaparral, brush and other vegetation.

— Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
The snowpacks that feed the river hit their lowest level on record this year, with snow accumulations in Colorado’s high country peaking a month early in March and containing just half the average moisture.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 8 June 2026

Definition of accumulations

Noun

In 2025, Reid used Smith in the backfield, in the slot and out wide, and the additions of Walker and Demercado mean Smith should profile more as a package weapon and receiver in 2026.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
Other recent additions include a garden gym and meeting room.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026

Definition of additions

Noun

One of most consequential boosts the administration has given the coal industry is rolling back a suite of anti-pollution rules, essentially giving older coal plants a longer lifespan.

— Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Both show trust boosts engagement, improves quality, accelerates research, saves millions in drug development and positions trust as infrastructure.

— Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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