as in increasing
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
rumors about the incident proliferated on the Internet
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Recent Examples of proliferating
Shortly after, graphic close-up videos of the attack began proliferating on X and TikTok.
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Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Academics have launched research projects, start-ups are proliferating and investors are piling in.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
To say that no one contemplated what is presently proliferating is vivified by the happy, economy boosting truth that Microsoft was the only corporation that could lay claim to one.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Their use has been proliferating in global conflicts of late including the war between Russia and Ukraine, and in attacks on Israel from Iran.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Drought and long, hot summer days are sucking Western Colorado’s rivers dry, parching farm fields and fueling the massive wildfires proliferating across the region.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
Here's a recap of some of the most notable celestial events of the year, from the total solar eclipse to the proliferating northern lights.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
IoT Malware The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has created a proliferating attack surface for cybercriminals.
—John Chirillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The launch comes at a time when milk- and animal-sourced products are proliferating in beauty and wellness.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Academics have launched research projects, start-ups are proliferating and investors are piling in.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
To say that no one contemplated what is presently proliferating is vivified by the happy, economy boosting truth that Microsoft was the only corporation that could lay claim to one.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Their use has been proliferating in global conflicts of late including the war between Russia and Ukraine, and in attacks on Israel from Iran.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Drought and long, hot summer days are sucking Western Colorado’s rivers dry, parching farm fields and fueling the massive wildfires proliferating across the region.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
Here's a recap of some of the most notable celestial events of the year, from the total solar eclipse to the proliferating northern lights.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
IoT Malware The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has created a proliferating attack surface for cybercriminals.
—John Chirillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The launch comes at a time when milk- and animal-sourced products are proliferating in beauty and wellness.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proliferating
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By inserting an extra biochemical cycle into a model plant, the researchers boosted growth, seed yield, and fat production without increasing water demand.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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An increasing number of boys are lonely, isolated and confused, wrestling with the aftermath of the #MeToo movement and the expectations of rigid masculinity, which has been widely characterized as toxic.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Both the governor and the secretary listed a combination of lower market prices for farm products plus rising fertilizer, machinery and labor costs as a severe squeeze on the farm economy.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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China’s economy showed further signs of weakness last month, with key data Monday revealing factory output and consumption rising at their weakest pace for around a year.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
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What was once a rapidly accelerating movement now faces significant headwinds, with both external and internal pressures threatening to stall progress.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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This innovative installation may hold one of the keys to accelerating a transition away from fossil fuels that scientists say is necessary if the world is to avoid the worst effects of climate change.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Now the Icon Class family is expanding, with three equally hefty sister ships.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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An artisan pizzeria with South Beach roots is expanding across the state.—
Jason Dill,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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The audio-streaming platform has amassed a sizable free cash flow due to its strong revenue growth, a figure that has been boosted by the company's swelling active user base in recent financial quarters.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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For this test, a doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to feel for swelling, bleeding, and any prostate abnormalities.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
12 Sep. 2025
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The system, unable to recognize obvious errors or apply common-sense limits, kept multiplying orders exponentially.—
Joe Toscano,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Emails multiplying like rabbits.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Proliferating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferating. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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