as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
rumors about the incident proliferated on the Internet
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Recent Examples of proliferate
San Jose historian April Halberstadt, who has been a member of the club since 1995, says women’s clubs proliferated in the era, when two of the big topics of discussion were women’s suffrage and Prohibition.
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Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 17 May 2025
Editors’ Picks Broadway, Backstage Since Argus opened, farm stops have proliferated.
—Alexandra Talty, New York Times, 17 May 2025
With laughably low bars to entry, providers proliferate.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 14 May 2025
Although anti-trans talking points proliferated in the U.K. government under previous Tory administrations, that trajectory has continued under the new Labour government and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who endorsed the Supreme Court judgment last month.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 12 May 2025
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Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 17 May 2025
Editors’ Picks Broadway, Backstage Since Argus opened, farm stops have proliferated.
—Alexandra Talty, New York Times, 17 May 2025
With laughably low bars to entry, providers proliferate.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 14 May 2025
Although anti-trans talking points proliferated in the U.K. government under previous Tory administrations, that trajectory has continued under the new Labour government and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who endorsed the Supreme Court judgment last month.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proliferate
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Under the federal Pact Act of 2022, which increased eligibility for VA services, 1.5 million more veterans are now eligible for the services in Massachusetts.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
26 May 2025
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In the past 12 months alone, revenue increased 8.1% from $372 billion to $400 billion.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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But rising temperatures also appear to be making many species smaller.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
23 May 2025
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This attack must serve as a wake-up call for our nation to deal once and for all with this rising tide of hate.—
Jonathan Greenblatt,
Time,
23 May 2025
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With attacks accelerating in pace and intensity, organizations cannot afford slow, laborious reporting structures.—
Travis Runty,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Chronic stress can accelerate aging and exacerbate existing health disparities.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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Dowling’s donation comes as Northwell, New York’s largest health care provider, is actively lobbying the city government on a plan to expand its Lenox Hill Hospital complex on the Upper East Side, filings show.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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The terminal was expanded in 2023. 2012: Paul Konerko hit a tie-breaking three-run home run — his 400th with the Chicago White Sox — in a 12-6 win over the Cleveland Indians.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Sinusitis, which means inflammation of the sinuses, can result in pain, tenderness or even swelling in or around different parts of your face and head such as your eyes, ears, cheeks, forehead, mouth, teeth, throat and head in general as well.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Untold pieces of protest art also were created in public spaces across the U.S. – from murals honoring Floyd, to calls for justice and support for the Black Lives Matter movement, which swelled in the wake of Floyd's death.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
26 May 2025
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In Madden's cooking club, for example, students practice math by adding, subtracting and multiplying for recipes.—
Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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But in Season 3 (which was primarily based on the fourth book of Jordan’s series, The Shadow Rising), the threats against the Light multiplied.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
23 May 2025
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Archetypal playboy Eddie Irvine has always loved a humble brag, renowned for accumulating a long list boys toys assets after following a successful F1 career.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
24 May 2025
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With shares down more than 34% this year, Tong urged clients to quickly accumulate shares.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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Supply chain vulnerabilities exposed during recent global disruptions have highlighted the fragility of our food systems and have intensified competition while simultaneously opening new markets.—
Persa Sakellaridi,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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In New York City, activists have intensified their efforts to protest the rising number of migrant deportations, staging multiple demonstrations in opposition of the administration’s controversial moves against immigrants.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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“Proliferate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferate. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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