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
These capabilities are now proliferating at an astonishing rate; the state and private industry currently produce some 200,000 drones a month, and will manufacture a total of 2.5 million or more this year.
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Ilan Berman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
While activists and scholars have been trying to change the narrative about the role trauma plays in domestic killings, true-crime content featuring women has proliferated.
—John J. Lennon, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2025
In the past few decades, scientists have found that seasonal allergens like mold, tree pollen and other spores have proliferated because of warmer temperatures and various environmental factors.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
As smartphones, gaming, and social media proliferate globally, there is a need for an equally global conversation about what social sustainability means for technology companies.
—Mary Johnstone-Louis, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Ilan Berman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
While activists and scholars have been trying to change the narrative about the role trauma plays in domestic killings, true-crime content featuring women has proliferated.
—John J. Lennon, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2025
In the past few decades, scientists have found that seasonal allergens like mold, tree pollen and other spores have proliferated because of warmer temperatures and various environmental factors.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
As smartphones, gaming, and social media proliferate globally, there is a need for an equally global conversation about what social sustainability means for technology companies.
—Mary Johnstone-Louis, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proliferate
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In the past 12 months alone, revenue increased 8.1% from $372 billion to $400 billion.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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These stressors seem to be taking a toll; measurements show anxiety and sleep deprivation among adolescents are rising, and even teen suicide attempts are increasing.—
Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
26 May 2025
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Unfortunately, demand rose by nearly 50 TW-hr over the same period.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2025
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The April print marked a notable recovery from the previous month, when retail sales rose by 0.1% month-on-month.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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Businesses ready to explore how crypto payments can accelerate growth are invited to connect directly through the Vantack platform.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Comment with strategy and purpose The next secret to accelerated growth lives in your LinkedIn commenting strategy.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Dowling’s donation comes as Northwell, New York’s largest health care provider, is actively lobbying the city government on a plan to expand its Lenox Hill Hospital complex on the Upper East Side, filings show.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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The terminal was expanded in 2023. 2012: Paul Konerko hit a tie-breaking three-run home run — his 400th with the Chicago White Sox — in a 12-6 win over the Cleveland Indians.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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December 2012 Intense pain, swelling, and overwhelming fatigue worsen.—
Health,
Health,
20 May 2025
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The wheat fields practically glow golden-yellow, the citizens work and mingle while wearing gorgeous and colorful clothes, and the music swells and soothes with ancient vibes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
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The cultural relevance of games means that these opportunities are multiplying.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2025
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Still, this very much appears to be a connected group with staying power, in a place where any sense of momentum can suddenly multiply.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Archetypal playboy Eddie Irvine has always loved a humble brag, renowned for accumulating a long list boys toys assets after following a successful F1 career.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
24 May 2025
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With shares down more than 34% this year, Tong urged clients to quickly accumulate shares.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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The September departure of OpenAI’s chief technology officer, Mira Murati, who then founded a rival AI startup, has intensified the AI talent war.—
Anna Tong,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Record-breaking May temperatures in Texas—topping 100 degrees—are intensifying wildfire conditions, while more than 40,000 acres burn across Minnesota and parts of Canada.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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“Proliferate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferate. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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