as in increasing
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
rumors about the incident proliferated on the Internet
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Recent Examples of proliferating
Despite proliferating competition, Nawabi believes AeroVironment is uniquely positioned to dominate the market.
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Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Across the region, state laws seek to keep the predators from proliferating out of the mountainous Yellowstone ecosystem and into other areas where ranchers run cattle and sheep.
—CBS News, 30 Sep. 2024
Since the war in Gaza began, there have been proliferating signs that Israel’s institutions of state are under severe stress.
—Dahlia Scheindlin, Foreign Affairs, 27 Sep. 2024
Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Across the region, state laws seek to keep the predators from proliferating out of the mountainous Yellowstone ecosystem and into other areas where ranchers run cattle and sheep.
—CBS News, 30 Sep. 2024
Since the war in Gaza began, there have been proliferating signs that Israel’s institutions of state are under severe stress.
—Dahlia Scheindlin, Foreign Affairs, 27 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proliferating
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County officials attributed increasing mosquito activity to warmer temperatures brought by climate change.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on expanding its product offerings and increasing its sales force to drive future revenue growth.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Total crime rates show a steady upward trend over the decade, rising sharply in 2023.Jovi Dai, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Obesity rates in children and adolescents have been rising for decades.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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The technology is also transforming medical imaging and has been helpful in accelerating the drug discovery process.Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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The problem isn’t just that funds are being deployed in support of destructive practices, but that harmful finance is accelerating.Felicia Jackson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Authorities will also highlight companies that show signs of inactivity on the registry of the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, and are considering expanding a digital platform that lets banks share information on customers who show potential financial crime concerns.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 4 Oct. 2024
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Now the ride-share giant is expanding its service to include day-trip safaris in Africa.Passport by ForbesLife, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Fashion rental stores, showrooms and other services have also been multiplying across Los Angeles.Samantha Conti, WWD, 1 Oct. 2024
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So multiplying 1 million copies of Outlaws in a month times $70, and that’s $70 million.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Proliferating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferating. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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