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as in expands
to make greater in size, amount, or number
we have to increase the number of season-ticket holders if the local sports franchise is to survive
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as in rises
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the number of Internet users increased exponentially during the 1990s
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as in boosts
something added (as by growth)
shortly after he turned 12, he had a sudden height increase
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as in accumulations
the act or process of becoming greater in number
the increase in the number of students enrolled at the school was very gradual
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Recent Examples of increases
Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Every decision either increases your freedom or decreases it.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Yet this era’s social media feedback loop increases the contagion.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2025
As Discovery Place increases efforts to grow its adult audience, the museum will continue its monthly Science on the Rocks Friday night, kid-free programming.
—Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
His party swap increases the Oregon House’s Democratic majority to 37 seats out of 60.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 11 Sep. 2025
Research shows that honey reduces infection and increases tissue regeneration, especially in burns.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
But Musk would get those shares only if the value of Tesla stock increases significantly in coming years.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
But sending soldiers who are not well versed in policing increases the likelihood of mistakes.
—Luke William Hunt, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
John Werner, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Working-age Americans who get health insurance through their jobs will soon confront an unpleasant fact – the largest health insurance rate increases since 2010.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Fire truck manufacturers are able to use that data and connection with other manufacturers to coordinate suppression of production and price increases, the complaint states.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Cancer care has been the top driver of employer cost increases for four years in a row, exacerbated by a growing prevalence of diagnoses and more expensive treatments, according to the Business Group on Health, which surveyed 121 larger companies.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Production of new cars is down Fiorani said any production increases have been due to plants getting in front of tariffs by producing ahead of demand, not by plant expansions.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
And the alloy wheels are an inch smaller, which increases the range to 288 miles (464 km).
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Every decision either increases your freedom or decreases it.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Yet this era’s social media feedback loop increases the contagion.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2025
As Discovery Place increases efforts to grow its adult audience, the museum will continue its monthly Science on the Rocks Friday night, kid-free programming.
—Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
His party swap increases the Oregon House’s Democratic majority to 37 seats out of 60.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 11 Sep. 2025
Research shows that honey reduces infection and increases tissue regeneration, especially in burns.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
But Musk would get those shares only if the value of Tesla stock increases significantly in coming years.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
But sending soldiers who are not well versed in policing increases the likelihood of mistakes.
—Luke William Hunt, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
So on one hand, McKinsey estimates global demand for data center capacity at 19% to 22% increases each year from 2023 to 2030, for an over 300% increase in demand and something like 171 to 219 gigawatts a year of capacity.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Working-age Americans who get health insurance through their jobs will soon confront an unpleasant fact – the largest health insurance rate increases since 2010.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Fire truck manufacturers are able to use that data and connection with other manufacturers to coordinate suppression of production and price increases, the complaint states.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Cancer care has been the top driver of employer cost increases for four years in a row, exacerbated by a growing prevalence of diagnoses and more expensive treatments, according to the Business Group on Health, which surveyed 121 larger companies.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Production of new cars is down Fiorani said any production increases have been due to plants getting in front of tariffs by producing ahead of demand, not by plant expansions.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increases
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Now, even if the AL and NL were to stay, realignment is going to have to happen anyway once MLB expands to 32 teams.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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The film expands on the novel Stabat Mater by Tiziano Scarpa, which in turn is based on the real life of Vivaldi who was a Roman Catholic priest and taught at the Ospedale della Pietà for almost 30 years.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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If inflation rises, the Fed could increase interest rates in an attempt to slow the economy.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That could happen unless more of them reap economic benefits – such as faster revenue growth and considerable boosts in productivity.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bet boosts are one of the best parts about signing up with bet365 Sportsbook.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Even in areas accustomed to heavier snowfalls, accumulations in this range can result in delays, collisions and road closures if not treated promptly.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The track becomes Cardi’s eighth leader, which is one of the most impressive accumulations of champions of all time on Billboard’s ranking of the most successful songs at rap radio stations across the United States.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Coaching accelerates trust, sharpens skills, and keeps teams engaged even when separated by time zones and thousands of miles.—
Matthew C. Meade,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The missile’s low-G launch from the cannon avoids the need for hardened components, while a rocket motor accelerates it to low supersonic speeds.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Each October, when the river swells with rainwater, workers pause, move their tools and wares away, and only return once the waters recede.—
Faye Bradley,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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The difference between a story that swells into something bigger than the writer or collapses when the pen is no longer in their hand.—
Ken Polk,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Unrealized gains are marked-to-market, and a hefty tax bill may follow.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Voters instead delivered gains to both far-right and far-left parties.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Royals — who made a few quality starting additions — decided his best fit would be as a full-time relief pitcher.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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CultureBanx noted that these aren’t just shelf additions, they’re anchored by digital storytelling, influencer partnerships, and in-store displays that celebrate culture.—
Kori Hale,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Increases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increases. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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