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as in expanding
to make greater in size, amount, or number
we have to increase the number of season-ticket holders if the local sports franchise is to survive
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as in rising
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the number of Internet users increased exponentially during the 1990s
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Recent Examples of increasing
County officials attributed increasing mosquito activity to warmer temperatures brought by climate change.
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Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
The company continues to invest in research and development, with expenses increasing to $43,859 for the quarter, reflecting a focus on new product development.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Syntec continues to focus on expanding its end markets and enhancing its production capacity to meet increasing demand.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Ahead of the election, polls showed increasing support among Latinos for tougher border enforcement following rising numbers of immigrants arriving at the border or apprehended.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Smith-Midland continues to focus on marketing its SlenderWall and barrier rental products, with an emphasis on increasing sales and rental revenues.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The company has faced difficulties in raising funds, with current liabilities increasing to $6,094,530 and cash on hand decreasing to $35,970.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The company outlines its focus on expanding its product offerings and increasing sales through existing and new customer relationships.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The company continues to focus on expanding its product offerings and increasing its sales force to drive future revenue growth.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increasing
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France broadened its counterterrorism presence but was unable to contain the ever-expanding armed groups who threatened civilians.Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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This month, repertory theaters in New York and Los Angeles have plenty of offerings to get those lungs expanding and heart beating.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
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Total crime rates show a steady upward trend over the decade, rising sharply in 2023.Jovi Dai, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Obesity rates in children and adolescents have been rising for decades.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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The technology is also transforming medical imaging and has been helpful in accelerating the drug discovery process.Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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However, this climate agenda risks accelerating domestic production declines, ceding ground to adversarial energy producers abroad.Dan Eberhart, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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At Cisco, Oliver says employees are coming to realize that AI works best at augmenting decision making.John Kell, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
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On the other hand, generative AI is also a useful tool for augmenting (rather than automating) human BS.Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Fashion rental stores, showrooms and other services have also been multiplying across Los Angeles.Samantha Conti, WWD, 1 Oct. 2024
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So multiplying 1 million copies of Outlaws in a month times $70, and that’s $70 million.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Two weeks ago, the Pentagon confirmed that some 10,000 North Korean troops have been sent to Russia for training and are presumed to be joining the fight against Ukraine, intensifying their partnership and alarming the United States and its allies.Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The move is one of multiple indications that the Biden administration is intensifying efforts to achieve a Gaza cease-fire and hostage deal before leaving office.Keir Simmons, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The company has until March 22, 2025, to consummate a Business Combination, and there is uncertainty about meeting this deadline, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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The company has faced difficulties in raising funds, with current liabilities increasing to $6,094,530 and cash on hand decreasing to $35,970.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The group posted photos of its mule team climbing mountain roads that had been split and washed away by the storm.NBC News, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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In anticipation of the premiere, the music from the first season has surged in popularity once again, even climbing back to the top in one instance.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Increasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increasing. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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