as in increases
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
rumors about the incident proliferated on the Internet
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Recent Examples of proliferates
For the wine fans, there are multitudes of cellar doors showcasing the brilliant Shiraz and Grenache that proliferates here--the product of ancient limestone soil, as well as some of the oldest continually-producing grape vines in the world.
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Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Every day that this virus proliferates increases the risk to American lives.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
Amon’s comments, which also alluded to new entrants in the consumer market, could have implications for the way major smartphone players like Apple and Samsung will need to compete as AI proliferates devices.
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Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
In the era of algorithms, this issue is particularly problematic especially when the majority of users are on online social networks, where disinformation proliferates, often with the intervention of bots.
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Paulo Nuno Vicenteall,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
Combine these two scarcities and watch how PooCravian information proliferates with no end in sight.
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Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
North Korea proliferates weapons systems, technology, parts and components, technicians, engineers and specialists and military capabilities (such as the building of underground facilities) to Iran.
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Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
The partnership between the HR leaders and top technologists like the CTO and chief information officer has become much more critical as AI usage proliferates across the workplace.
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John Kell,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
This type of scam proliferates around the holidays, when consumers make more online purchases and shippers deal with higher-than-normal volumes of packages, Visa notes.
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Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
20 Nov. 2025
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Every day that this virus proliferates increases the risk to American lives.
—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
Amon’s comments, which also alluded to new entrants in the consumer market, could have implications for the way major smartphone players like Apple and Samsung will need to compete as AI proliferates devices.
—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
In the era of algorithms, this issue is particularly problematic especially when the majority of users are on online social networks, where disinformation proliferates, often with the intervention of bots.
—
Paulo Nuno Vicenteall,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
Combine these two scarcities and watch how PooCravian information proliferates with no end in sight.
—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
North Korea proliferates weapons systems, technology, parts and components, technicians, engineers and specialists and military capabilities (such as the building of underground facilities) to Iran.
—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
The partnership between the HR leaders and top technologists like the CTO and chief information officer has become much more critical as AI usage proliferates across the workplace.
—
John Kell,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
This type of scam proliferates around the holidays, when consumers make more online purchases and shippers deal with higher-than-normal volumes of packages, Visa notes.
—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
20 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proliferates
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During pregnancy, iron demand increases to support both the baby and placenta, while postpartum recovery can further lower ferritin due to blood loss.
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Beginning a section of rules with a short explanation about the rule’s purpose makes a more positive statement to the community, and hopefully increases community compliance and cooperation.
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And by the 12th year, this number rises to $113,000, exceeding the median salary for graduate degree-holders in the state, according to the data released by the UC’s Institutional Research and Academic Planning department.
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Timeline Tuesday, July 7-Thursday, July 16The last-quarter moon rises around midnight on July 7, leaving the evening sky dark and beginning July’s best stargazing window.
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Discovery process accelerates For decades, scientists have relied largely on trial and error to discover superconducting materials.
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Problem-solving accelerates because feedback is immediate, silos begin to break down and team members feel empowered to contribute.
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The tax law also expands Pell Grant eligibility to students enrolled in shorter-term workforce training programs.
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The temporary rule expands that list to 29 specific degree programs, including master of science in nursing, doctor of nursing practice, and doctor of nurse anesthesia practice.
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Most people only hear about it when a lymph node swells during a cold, or when a social media video promises a gua sha stone will detox their face.
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And if out-of-towners are visiting, the ranks of the older timers swells a few more.
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And then there are certain moments, when a particular issue multiplies the power of certain allies.
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Seek roles in the ascending 30%—organizations centered on genuine customer value, where AI multiplies human potential.
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“Proliferates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferates. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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