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as in expands
to make greater in size, amount, or number
we have to increase the number of season-ticket holders if the local sports franchise is to survive
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as in rises
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the number of Internet users increased exponentially during the 1990s
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as in boosts
something added (as by growth)
shortly after he turned 12, he had a sudden height increase
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as in accumulations
the act or process of becoming greater in number
the increase in the number of students enrolled at the school was very gradual
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Recent Examples of increases
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The vote signifies the latest push by the group to slow or halt wage increases for tourism workers in the city, increases that hospitality and service worker unions have pushed for to coincide with the 2028 Olympics.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Similar to fiber, protein increases satiety, which may help reduce cravings.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
In the current environment, where Americans are now seeing consumer price increases outpace wage growth — largely a result of the jump in gas prices — households have less capacity to absorb additional cost pressures.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
The rivalry itself always increases the magnitude of the matchup.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
The fee for parking in a bike lane increases to $150, up from $50.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
CycloKinetics says the fuel improves combustion performance and increases energy density, helping missiles travel farther while improving standoff capability.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
The superpower of this design, which increases its ability to absorb energy and resist impact, is its anisotropic lattice.
—New Atlas, 6 May 2026
Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
In most markets, the price increases only apply to new or lapsed subscribers.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 19 May 2026
The Memorial Day weekend could add to the increases, according to GasBuddy.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
Alongside the increases in prices over the past several months, there was a significant shift in speculator positions.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Those who supported the freeze said the wage increases were negatively impacting the hospitality industry.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 12 May 2026
An April Numerator survey of car owners found 93% said gas prices rose in their area last month, and 72% reported cutting back on other spending to cover increases at the pump.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The areas that saw the biggest increases include spending on schools and community colleges, health insurance for the state’s lowest earners, and services for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
Verb
Posting on multiple platforms simultaneously increases your reach, but be aware that spreading the budget evenly across all of them generally doesn't work.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The vote signifies the latest push by the group to slow or halt wage increases for tourism workers in the city, increases that hospitality and service worker unions have pushed for to coincide with the 2028 Olympics.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Similar to fiber, protein increases satiety, which may help reduce cravings.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
In the current environment, where Americans are now seeing consumer price increases outpace wage growth — largely a result of the jump in gas prices — households have less capacity to absorb additional cost pressures.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
The rivalry itself always increases the magnitude of the matchup.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
The fee for parking in a bike lane increases to $150, up from $50.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
CycloKinetics says the fuel improves combustion performance and increases energy density, helping missiles travel farther while improving standoff capability.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
The superpower of this design, which increases its ability to absorb energy and resist impact, is its anisotropic lattice.
—New Atlas, 6 May 2026
Noun
Subsequent modeling studies found that the change will mean more infections, increases in liver cancers and deaths, as well as millions of dollars in healthcare costs.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
In most markets, the price increases only apply to new or lapsed subscribers.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 19 May 2026
The Memorial Day weekend could add to the increases, according to GasBuddy.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
Alongside the increases in prices over the past several months, there was a significant shift in speculator positions.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Those who supported the freeze said the wage increases were negatively impacting the hospitality industry.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 12 May 2026
An April Numerator survey of car owners found 93% said gas prices rose in their area last month, and 72% reported cutting back on other spending to cover increases at the pump.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The areas that saw the biggest increases include spending on schools and community colleges, health insurance for the state’s lowest earners, and services for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increases
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The move aims to improve traceability and accountability as China’s humanoid robotics industry rapidly expands.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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Yes—putting metaphorical pen to page is fundamental, but so, too, is nurturing that which expands my literary capacity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Racine quickly rises, beats the bullies, and then returns to sit next to her sister.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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As the meter rises, each ride becomes a space for connection and storytelling, where Kareem learns about the lives of the people behind the wheel and ultimately discovers a little more about himself.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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But that still left funding for some sizable boosts.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Using stacks of hundreds to thousands of photos taken with his camera or telescope, McCarthy produces true-color images of the moon's near side, accentuated with saturation boosts that reveal brilliant shades of blue, red, green and brown that your eyes can't normally detect.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
11 May 2026
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In this case, that would take 16 multiplication operations and 16 additions (or four accumulations).—
Olivia Hsu,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Apr. 2026
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The map also includes tornado reports for the past week and recent rainfall accumulations.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The companies that structure their data for agents now, rather than locking it inside app interfaces, will be better positioned as that transition accelerates.—
Zach Lloyd,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Makary has touted his accomplishments as commissioner, including his priority voucher program that accelerates review times for certain drugs.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Throughout, visiting tourist Madeleine (Kristen Stewart) stuffs her face with every kind of meat, vegetable and carb while her father Phil (Woody Harrelson) is the one whose stomach miraculously swells.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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Buffett recently acknowledged displeasure with the investing backdrop as Berkshire's cash hoard swells to a record nearing $400 billion.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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The unions, which represent locomotive engineers, machinists, signalmen and others, have said more substantial raises are warranted to help workers keep up with inflation and rising living costs.—
Philip Marcelo,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Advertisement The unions say the striking workers have not received raises since 2022 and have been negotiating a new contract with the MTA since 2023 amid rising living costs.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
18 May 2026
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The pair are the latest new additions to the second season of the FX series, alongside Tommy Lee Jones, Betty Gilpin, and Austin Amelio.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Gasper is particularly thrilled about two newer additions to the club, veteran Willson Contreras and Carlos Narváez, who’s in his sophomore season.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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“Increases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increases. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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