1
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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Los Angeles Unified school officials said Tuesday that student participation and performance in Advanced Placement courses have risen above pre-pandemic levels, citing double-digit increases in enrollment and exams taken since the 2020-2021 school year.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026 -
Aid to Ukraine is slow and increases in NATO defense budgets to 5% of national income are pledged for nine years from now – when few current leaders will be in power.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Light snow accumulations could occur, though the exact location depends on where the rain‑snow transition zone occurs and is unclear several days out.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Light snow is possible along Interstate 90 in southwestern Minnesota, but accumulations should be minimal.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Far from symbolic skyline additions, these projects are an intersection of top-notch engineering, national ambitions, and technological progress.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
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And the library exhibit, which was on display in the fall, has recently been updated online to incorporate these recent additions to Aurora’s history of student protests.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Republicans have remained opposed to new restrictions on guns and have backed funding boosts for school security and mental health services.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026
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The sobering news for any traditional exec perusing the latest Nielsen numbers is that while legacy networks had specific pieces of programming providing boosts at certain intervals, YouTube is a far steadier machine.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Proliferations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferations. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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