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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Gas prices have risen sharply, with broader inflationary blowback looming if the conflict drags on.
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Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Businesses are either forced to absorb rising input costs, which pressures profit margins, or pass them through to clients, which adds to inflationary pressures.
—Paulina Likos,zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Ongoing geopolitical conflict has constricted global oil supply and driven up prices for fuel and other goods, and the resulting inflationary pressure has pushed bond yields higher, including that of the 10-year Treasury, which mortgage rates track closely.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
CareScout said high long-term care costs reflect years of inflationary pressure, workforce challenges and growing demand as the state’s population ages.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
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Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Businesses are either forced to absorb rising input costs, which pressures profit margins, or pass them through to clients, which adds to inflationary pressures.
—Paulina Likos,zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Ongoing geopolitical conflict has constricted global oil supply and driven up prices for fuel and other goods, and the resulting inflationary pressure has pushed bond yields higher, including that of the 10-year Treasury, which mortgage rates track closely.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
CareScout said high long-term care costs reflect years of inflationary pressure, workforce challenges and growing demand as the state’s population ages.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
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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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