as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
rumors about the incident proliferated on the Internet
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Recent Examples of proliferate
Japanese productions proliferated throughout the top ranks of the year-end chart.
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Scams and predatory practices proliferate during buying frenzies, from overpriced coins to fake bullion, high-pressure sales tactics and dealers who disappear after collecting payment.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Information often spreads online faster than it can be verified, and can continue to proliferate even after being debunked.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 29 Jan. 2026
Vertical content refers to videos on mobile devices, which have proliferated in recent years.
—City News Service, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Scams and predatory practices proliferate during buying frenzies, from overpriced coins to fake bullion, high-pressure sales tactics and dealers who disappear after collecting payment.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Information often spreads online faster than it can be verified, and can continue to proliferate even after being debunked.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 29 Jan. 2026
Vertical content refers to videos on mobile devices, which have proliferated in recent years.
—City News Service, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proliferate
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Research shows more adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, with incidence increasing over the last three decades.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
31 Jan. 2026
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When applied to the scalp, minoxidil increases blood flow and stimulates your hair follicles to regrow hair.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Growth in services consumption outpacing goods expenditure largely reflects rising average income levels and would likely have occurred even without policy support, said Duncan Wrigley, chief China economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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As the temperature rose, Mccullough said some workers clocked off at lunchtime, and other businesses closed early.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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By combining a strong regulatory framework with a dense airport ecosystem, the authority aims to accelerate the testing and deployment of advanced aviation technologies.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Dark Sky Lounge, an add-on, is a 30-minute sound and vibration-based therapy that is meant to accelerate muscle recovery and bring you into a deep state of relaxation—a perfect pre-treatment experience.—
David Duran,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Jennie headlined Coachella as a solo artist while expanding her fashion ventures.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In recent years, auction houses have expanded their categories as luxury goods and collectibles have helped buoy their sales.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Side effects reported from Adam’s first human trial included mild bruising and swelling from the procedure, though these were minimal and resolved within 24 hours.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Interconnection queues have swelled to historic levels, with gigawatts of ready-to-build generation projects waiting years for grid connection studies and upgrades.—
Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Clarify your thinking, then multiply it into content.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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During the Industrial Revolution, the falling cost of energy converted mechanical power into what were effectively cheap mechanical human hours, enabling machines to multiply physical labor at unprecedented scale.—
Michael Wystrach,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Central bank buying remains a cornerstone, with emerging market institutions, particularly in the East, continuing to accumulate reserves.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Across some of the most productive farmland in the United States, a nutrient called phosphorus has been accumulating in the soil for decades, at levels far beyond what crops actually require.—
Dinesh Phuyal,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Proliferate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferate. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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