proliferation

noun

Definition of proliferationnext
1
as in increase
something added (as by growth) a large proliferation in the number of electrical appliances was placing enormous demands upon the region's power supply

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2
as in accumulation
the act or process of becoming greater in number the proliferation of mistakes as both actors and crew became more and more tired

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  1. increase
  2. accumulation
  3. addition
  4. boost
  5. gain
  6. rise
Noun
  • The average premium increase is estimated around 7%, according to a report from insurance research site ValuePenguin.com.
    Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The study, led by researchers at the University of Queensland and published by Nature Communications, attributed 60% of the increase in emissions to India, the US, and China.
    Carlton Reid, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Noun
  • Snowpack -- the accumulation and compression of snow on the ground -- sustains the water supply for many regions, supplying water for drinking, irrigation and more throughout the year, according to Trudeau.
    Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Parts of Siskiyou County in Oregon can expect additional snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches with winds gusting as high as 65 mph.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of accumulation
Noun
  • In addition to his 374 home runs, Colavito drove in 1,159 runs (leading the league with 108 in 1965) and had a .266 career batting average.
    Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to Guerendo, defensive end Nick Bosa (hip/oblique), tackle Trent Williams (heel/ankle) and guard Ben Bartch (ankle) missed practice.
    Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of addition
Noun
  • Dogs may genuinely give their owners a happiness boost at work.
    Jessica Pierce, TIME, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Even so, Young would instantly give the Lakers a significant boost as a primary playmaker and scoring threat.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of boost
Noun
  • Crime has also been an issue for Democrats in cities like New York, where Republicans made significant gains with all types of voters this year.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • That would equate to a forecast sales gain in new cars and trucks of 2.5% or less.
    Michael Wayland, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of gain
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  • Or the rise of foodie culture, accelerated by Bon Appétit’s once-beloved YouTube channel that encouraged my generation to strive for epicurean flare at home.
    Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Livestreaming in the Era of AI Speed’s meteoric rise underscores the unparalleled connection that livestreaming offers between creators and fans.
    Jon Youshaei, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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