inflationary
adjective
in·fla·tion·ary
in-ˈflā-shə-ˌner-ē 
: of, characterized by, or productive of inflation
inflationary policies
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He blames the bad economy on the government's inflationary policies.
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They are asked to navigate geopolitical uncertainty, inflationary pressures, and legal exposure tied to executive decisions made in reactive policy environments.
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Solange Charas, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
While several other central banks abroad have cut rates, the Fed has kept steady as a relatively strong U.S. economy and potential inflationary risks complicate its plans to slash rates twice.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 22 May 2025
By contrast, lower oil prices likely won't offset the inflationary effects of U.S. tariffs, according to the researchers, who noted that consumers are bracing for higher prices because of the levies.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 22 May 2025
Wolverine Worldwide stated in its footnotes that risk factors ahead include price increases, risks associated with foreign sourcing, tariffs, as well as economic conditions, such as inflationary pressures, employment rates and interest rates.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 20 May 2025
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Solange Charas, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
While several other central banks abroad have cut rates, the Fed has kept steady as a relatively strong U.S. economy and potential inflationary risks complicate its plans to slash rates twice.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 22 May 2025
By contrast, lower oil prices likely won't offset the inflationary effects of U.S. tariffs, according to the researchers, who noted that consumers are bracing for higher prices because of the levies.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 22 May 2025
Wolverine Worldwide stated in its footnotes that risk factors ahead include price increases, risks associated with foreign sourcing, tariffs, as well as economic conditions, such as inflationary pressures, employment rates and interest rates.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for inflationary
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“Inflationary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflationary. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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inflationary
adjective
in·fla·tion·ary
in-ˈflā-shə-ˌner-ē
: of, relating to, or causing inflation
an inflationary policy
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