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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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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Recent Examples of proliferation
One target should be the parameters and constraints of the outdated Missile Technology Control Regime, which was designed to control missile technology proliferation and predated the drone world of today.
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Gary Roughead, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025
With the proliferation of smart devices—the number of connected Internet of Things (IoT) devices is estimated to grow to 40 billion by 2030—the amount of data available now to sports organizations has skyrocketed.
—Pete Giorgio, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Not unlike Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, A House of Dynamite is fundamentally an institutionalist’s outcry about the horrors of nuclear proliferation.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025
And 56% of people polled said that the proliferation of AI across society was likely to worsen access to good jobs.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 29 Aug. 2025
Information explosion The proliferation of financial apps and social media has also helped to broaden investor education.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
The October 7th attacks spurred a proliferation of both Israeli and Palestinian flags.
—Philip Metres
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
With the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) set to expire on October 18, the stakes are high, carrying potential global consequences for non-proliferation and international diplomacy.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Just look at the proliferation of LGBTQ+ romance books set in the athletic world, from Cleat Cute to The Prospects and beyond.
—Ana Osorno, Them., 26 Aug. 2025
Gary Roughead, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025
With the proliferation of smart devices—the number of connected Internet of Things (IoT) devices is estimated to grow to 40 billion by 2030—the amount of data available now to sports organizations has skyrocketed.
—Pete Giorgio, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Not unlike Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, A House of Dynamite is fundamentally an institutionalist’s outcry about the horrors of nuclear proliferation.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025
And 56% of people polled said that the proliferation of AI across society was likely to worsen access to good jobs.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 29 Aug. 2025
Information explosion The proliferation of financial apps and social media has also helped to broaden investor education.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
The October 7th attacks spurred a proliferation of both Israeli and Palestinian flags.
—Philip Metres
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
With the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) set to expire on October 18, the stakes are high, carrying potential global consequences for non-proliferation and international diplomacy.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Just look at the proliferation of LGBTQ+ romance books set in the athletic world, from Cleat Cute to The Prospects and beyond.
—Ana Osorno, Them., 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proliferation
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Meanwhile, the West Coast may see continued increases ahead in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Nevada due to seasonal refinery maintenance and the shutdown of a refinery in Southern California, which will keep supply tight.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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But an increase in appreciation and funding isn’t the only thing needed to improve special education.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
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Chicago couldn’t discipline her for the Sky’s next game against the Indiana Fever because Reese has already been suspended for that contest due to technical foul accumulation.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The team announced the suspension in a statement less than two hours before tipoff of Friday’s road game against the Indiana Fever, for which Reese already was suspended because of an accumulation of technical fouls.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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In addition to dazzling sunflowers, the preserve is known for its wildflowers like prairie violets and pasqueflowers, and sunflowers.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the tag team match and mixed tag match, Brock Lesnar and John Cena will battle one-on-one.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Cowboys-Eagles Touchdown Scorer 50% Profit Boost Token One of the best offers available within the DraftKings Sportsbook app is the 50% profit boost token that can be used for any touchdown scorer bet before the opening kickoff of Cowboys-Eagles tomorrow night.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Fort Worth’s reputation as a place to plant roots just got a boost.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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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
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The John Reid Road in South Tyneside is another slog, another rise.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The company’s extraordinary rise from an upstart carmaker to a global force in sustainable energy and transport has been fueled by his relentless ambition and uncanny ability to attract capital.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Proliferation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferation. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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