inflationary
adjective
in·fla·tion·ary
in-ˈflā-shə-ˌner-ē 
: of, characterized by, or productive of inflation
inflationary policies
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He blames the bad economy on the government's inflationary policies.
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No one doubts the inflationary drag of oil.
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
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—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
In the current inflationary environment, Food Lion’s focus on value and the strength of its private-label offerings are resonating with budget-conscious shoppers.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
Already, retail diesel has risen above $5.45 a gallon, a key pain point and major inflationary threat.
—The Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 31 Mar. 2026
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
Andranik Hakobyan/Getty Images Debt pressures have been building rapidly over the last few years amid a landscape dotted by high borrowing rates, inflationary pressures and other hurdles, and those challenges have continued to accelerate over the last year, in particular.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
In the current inflationary environment, Food Lion’s focus on value and the strength of its private-label offerings are resonating with budget-conscious shoppers.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
Already, retail diesel has risen above $5.45 a gallon, a key pain point and major inflationary threat.
—The Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Inflationary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflationary. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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inflationary
adjective
in·fla·tion·ary
in-ˈflā-shə-ˌner-ē
: of, relating to, or causing inflation
an inflationary policy
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