1
as in increase
something added (as by growth)
a large proliferation in the number of electrical appliances was placing enormous demands upon the region's power supply
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as in accumulation
the act or process of becoming greater in number
the proliferation of mistakes as both actors and crew became more and more tired
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Recent Examples of proliferation
In offering in September to abide by New START's limits for a year to buy time for both sides to negotiate a successor agreement, Putin said the treaty's expiration would be destabilizing and could fuel nuclear proliferation.
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Vladimir Isachenkov The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
In offering in September to abide by New START’s limits for a year to buy time for both sides to negotiate a successor agreement, Putin said the treaty’s expiration would be destabilizing and could fuel nuclear proliferation.
—Vladimir Isachenkov, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The proliferation of pro-Iran activism unfolded last weekend in London.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The proliferation of smart meters allows residential customers and smaller businesses to participate in these efforts as well.
—Nikki Luke, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
The proliferation of smart meters allows residential customers and smaller businesses to participate in these efforts as well.
—Conor Harrison, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2026
Co-directed with Academy-Award winner Daniel Roher (Navalny), The AI Doc explores the existential dangers and stunning promise of artificial intelligence amidst its booming proliferation.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Casting as an artistic discipline has been around in its current form for decades, despite the proliferation of Zoom and self-tapes.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 2 Feb. 2026
At first, its proliferation seemed to constitute a typical case of Hollywood copycatting; Big Little Lies becomes a smash, wins eight Emmys, begets flimsy imitations that lots of people watch anyway.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Vladimir Isachenkov The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
In offering in September to abide by New START’s limits for a year to buy time for both sides to negotiate a successor agreement, Putin said the treaty’s expiration would be destabilizing and could fuel nuclear proliferation.
—Vladimir Isachenkov, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The proliferation of pro-Iran activism unfolded last weekend in London.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The proliferation of smart meters allows residential customers and smaller businesses to participate in these efforts as well.
—Nikki Luke, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
The proliferation of smart meters allows residential customers and smaller businesses to participate in these efforts as well.
—Conor Harrison, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2026
Co-directed with Academy-Award winner Daniel Roher (Navalny), The AI Doc explores the existential dangers and stunning promise of artificial intelligence amidst its booming proliferation.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Casting as an artistic discipline has been around in its current form for decades, despite the proliferation of Zoom and self-tapes.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 2 Feb. 2026
At first, its proliferation seemed to constitute a typical case of Hollywood copycatting; Big Little Lies becomes a smash, wins eight Emmys, begets flimsy imitations that lots of people watch anyway.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proliferation
Noun
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The focus areas expected to power these margin increases for FedEx include its high-value B2B and specialized B2C segments.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Without that data, the BLS assumed that no price increases had taken place during the month for most categories of goods and services.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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The results revealed lower leaf damage and lower anthocyanin accumulation when plants were physically touching each other.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
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Snow squalls can occur with very little warning and can lead to whiteout conditions on the roads, and also drop a quick accumulation of snow that can lead to very slippery conditions.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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In addition to the Sierra population, there are about 20 Sierra Nevada red foxes living in the Cascade mountain range of Northern California.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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In addition to academic affairs, the provost oversees seven other offices focused on faculty, graduate studies and enrollment.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Universities across the state will also get a sizable boost from the funding bills.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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But now researchers say a quick nap might offer that same kind of brain boost.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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These performance gains have immediate implications for safety during human–robot interaction.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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Jason Wilbanks was charged with computer tampering, evidence tampering, using his office for personal gain, and soliciting to commit a drug crime.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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There's no exact cause known for the rise in cancers among young people, according to experts, but researchers are trying to figure it out.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Over the same period, corporate profits, or the leftover cash used to grow a business or pay owners, have been on the rise, reaching nearly 12% of the share of gross domestic income in the third quarter, up from 6%.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Proliferation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferation. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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