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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The materials also mold to your feet over time, increasing their comfort and personalizing their fit.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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In Platte County, population growth also contributes to the increasing demand for real estate.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Macron alone cannot be blamed for the rising far-right, which is on the march across the West.—
Cole Stangler,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Older adults must factor in rising costs for Medicare Part B premiums, which would be announced later in 2025.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Global interest in the technology is accelerating as Italy has approved a demo line between Venice and Padua.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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Access to these solutions will enable Komatsu to optimize safety and energy efficiency, while increasing overall productivity, accelerating product development, and enabling large-scale decarbonization.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Student Experience and Programming — expanding academic programs such as the Capstone Design, the Flowers Invention Studio, and the Student Competition Center by supporting faculty mentors and students.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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France, which plans to recognize a Palestinian state this month at the United Nations, also voiced its opposition to Israel expanding operations in Gaza.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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With 2025 on track to bring more threats against members of Congress than any year in history, law enforcement agencies are bracing for a volatile era defined by surging political violence, swelling protest movements and a more muscular federal role in local communities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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An abdominal brace can help support the muscled and compress the area to reduce swelling.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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By catching bugs early, companies avoid multiplying costs and free engineers to focus on high-impact work, delivering long-term value.—
Oleg Sadikov,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Fourier transform does this for all possible frequencies, multiplying the original function by both sine and cosine waves.—
Shalma Wegsman,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Proliferating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferating. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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