inflationary
adjective
in·fla·tion·ary
in-ˈflā-shə-ˌner-ē 
: of, characterized by, or productive of inflation
inflationary policies
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He blames the bad economy on the government's inflationary policies.
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In sum, tariffs could be inflationary but also recessionary and deflationary.
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Jason Schenker, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Given current inflationary pressures, any delay to a benefits payment could create real economic pain for recipients.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
As the global trade tariffs add up, Maersk expects the inflationary impact will persist over the mid- to long-term.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
While inflation has since slowed, families are still being affected by supply chain issues, other inflationary pressures, and even the looming threat of tariffs against countries such as China, Mexico, and Canada—which could raise prices for consumers.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
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Jason Schenker, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Given current inflationary pressures, any delay to a benefits payment could create real economic pain for recipients.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
As the global trade tariffs add up, Maersk expects the inflationary impact will persist over the mid- to long-term.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
While inflation has since slowed, families are still being affected by supply chain issues, other inflationary pressures, and even the looming threat of tariffs against countries such as China, Mexico, and Canada—which could raise prices for consumers.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Inflationary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflationary. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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inflationary
adjective
in·fla·tion·ary
in-ˈflā-shə-ˌner-ē
: of, relating to, or causing inflation
an inflationary policy
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