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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
Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 17 June 2026
That increases the risk that individuals’ personal data could be exposed, misused or commercialized without their consent.
—Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 17 June 2026
Each year, the frequency increases around March 11.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
Drug dealers mix fentanyl, because of its potency and low cost, with other drugs including heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine, which increases the likelihood of a fatal dose, according to the DEA.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Instead of relying solely on direct impact, the sensor increases the chances of neutralizing fast-moving drones by triggering the rocket at the optimal moment.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
Humidity increases Wednesday and so will the chance of showers and storms Wednesday into Thursday.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 16 June 2026
That increases visibility and shortens the time needed to attract qualified applicants.
—Audrey Payne, CNBC, 16 June 2026
That ability moves towards leveling the playing field between businesses of different sizes, increases efficiency for all firms, and super charges competition to the benefit of consumers.
—Jessica Melugin, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Michelle Cottle, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
While most of those states lean to the left, and Democratic legislators are far more likely to back minimum wage increases than Republicans, several staunchly conservative states similar to Oklahoma have passed higher minimum wages by ballot initiative.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 16 June 2026
According to Expedia, host cities in the round of 32 and round of 16 didn't see huge search increases and have been more consistent with regular summer demand.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 June 2026
Additionally, the heightened spending reflects subsidy increases in the Port’s Clean Truck Fund rate, cost-of-living increases across staff salary and benefits, as well as outside inflationary pressures.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
The Tapanuli orangutan struggle to withstand even small increases in death rates and annual losses of more than 1% a year likely put the species on a path toward extinction, Meijaard said.
—Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Connecticut’s diesel tax formula also has produced some sharp increases in recent years.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026
The California Senate is likely to echo the Assembly’s performance Thursday, leaving little space for industry lobbyists and other opponents to knock down the tax increases.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
But the city of Charlotte and two Mecklenburg towns approved property tax increases in their fiscal year 2027 budgets.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
Verb
Researchers think that making art also increases neuroplasticity (the ability to form new connections).
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 17 June 2026
That increases the risk that individuals’ personal data could be exposed, misused or commercialized without their consent.
—Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 17 June 2026
Each year, the frequency increases around March 11.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
Drug dealers mix fentanyl, because of its potency and low cost, with other drugs including heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine, which increases the likelihood of a fatal dose, according to the DEA.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Instead of relying solely on direct impact, the sensor increases the chances of neutralizing fast-moving drones by triggering the rocket at the optimal moment.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
Humidity increases Wednesday and so will the chance of showers and storms Wednesday into Thursday.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 16 June 2026
That increases visibility and shortens the time needed to attract qualified applicants.
—Audrey Payne, CNBC, 16 June 2026
That ability moves towards leveling the playing field between businesses of different sizes, increases efficiency for all firms, and super charges competition to the benefit of consumers.
—Jessica Melugin, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Noun
Even with increases in public funding, the demand for affordable childcare significantly outpaces supply, especially for infants.
—Michelle Cottle, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
While most of those states lean to the left, and Democratic legislators are far more likely to back minimum wage increases than Republicans, several staunchly conservative states similar to Oklahoma have passed higher minimum wages by ballot initiative.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 16 June 2026
According to Expedia, host cities in the round of 32 and round of 16 didn't see huge search increases and have been more consistent with regular summer demand.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 June 2026
Additionally, the heightened spending reflects subsidy increases in the Port’s Clean Truck Fund rate, cost-of-living increases across staff salary and benefits, as well as outside inflationary pressures.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
The Tapanuli orangutan struggle to withstand even small increases in death rates and annual losses of more than 1% a year likely put the species on a path toward extinction, Meijaard said.
—Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Connecticut’s diesel tax formula also has produced some sharp increases in recent years.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026
The California Senate is likely to echo the Assembly’s performance Thursday, leaving little space for industry lobbyists and other opponents to knock down the tax increases.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
But the city of Charlotte and two Mecklenburg towns approved property tax increases in their fiscal year 2027 budgets.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increases
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The speaker lineup also reflects just how far the festival expands of beyond traditional advertising.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Human spaceflight often expands beyond purely technical or scientific endeavors into ones of national pride and importance.—
Margaret Landis,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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Historic elements of the former hotel remain today, including a grand piano and white stone, spiral staircase that rises up to the second-floor banquet rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The Love Goddess Venus rises in your 10th House of Career and Status, standing opposite cosmic detective Pluto in your 4th House of Home, so public goals confront private truths that need recognition.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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On a similar point, the most recent Art Basel & UBS Art Market Report noted major boosts to the Old Masters and Impressionism markets.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
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Pre-tournament friendlies provided boosts.—
The Athletic Soccer Experts,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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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
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In this case, that would take 16 multiplication operations and 16 additions (or four accumulations).—
Olivia Hsu,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Apr. 2026
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Rapid volumetric heating accelerates dye diffusion and allows for deeper penetration of the prickly pear peel pigment molecules (betalain) into the wool fiber interior swollen by the heat.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Alibaba’s move comes as competition in physical AI accelerates globally.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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On Tuesday, elevated surf conditions were reported in Laguna Beach, which can get swells up to 9 feet.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Summer has already kicked off with beefy surf up and down the coastline, with moderate southern hemisphere swells bringing waves in the 3-to 5-foot range at many spots the past week.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Double heel raises, which are a breeze on land, were nearly impossible on the wobbly mat.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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So the committee determined that the raises need to be approved earlier than the next Kane County Board meeting, which is set for July.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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At the time, renewable capacity additions were limited, and thermal coal inventories across major Asian markets were significantly lower.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Puzo said the additions show the strength of Danbury Fair.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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“Increases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increases. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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