1
as in to accelerate
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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2
as in to rise
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the number of Internet users increased exponentially during the 1990s
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1
as in boost
something added (as by growth)
shortly after he turned 12, he had a sudden height increase
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as in accumulation
the act or process of becoming greater in number
the increase in the number of students enrolled at the school was very gradual
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Recent Examples of increase
Escher Walcott, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
As Diop improves his shooting touch from outside, his value will only increase.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
By June 2025, BGE customers can expect an additional 12% increase on their bills — an extra $26 tacked onto a typical $210 residential bill.
—Susan Stevens Miller, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Weather experts predict that the tornadoes will increase to a strength of EF4 by Saturday, with hurricane-force winds at a speed of more than 74 mph, CNN reported.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
As Diop improves his shooting touch from outside, his value will only increase.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
Under California state law any insurance rate increase of seven percent or over must go through a rate hearing if there are objections, as there are to State Farms' proposal.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
By June 2025, BGE customers can expect an additional 12% increase on their bills — an extra $26 tacked onto a typical $210 residential bill.
—Susan Stevens Miller, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for increase
Verb
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Probably the most significant factor is the company's ever-present pressure to accelerate, even while taking on more and more challenging tasks.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
10 Mar. 2025
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The staggering investment levels, impressive ROI reports, and accelerating adoption rates signal a technology crossing the threshold from emerging to essential.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The series is about two sisters, but for the first half of the season, even by splitting the narrative into a bunch of flashbacks, Long Bright River can’t find a way to make that relationship rise to the surface.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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The overt reason is that BP’s stock has risen less than other oil majors during 2024.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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As the 11th ranked team in the nation, Maryland has their eyes set on a bigger prize, but winning the Big Ten would be a significant confidence boost for the Terrapins.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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These nourishing lip products are formulated with an oil base, delivering the juicy, decadent finish of a lip gloss or sheer lip tint with the moisturizing benefits of a lip balm—ideal for people with dry lips and anyone seeking an aesthetic boost.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
14 Mar. 2025
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Snow accumulations of three to six inches were expected, and up to a foot is possible.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches, up to 18 inches over peaks.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But eight weeks in, the mass deportation effort has rapidly expanded to include immigrants whose application for legal status in the country is under review.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
16 Mar. 2025
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Its leaders are looking for ways to expand by reaching out to a changing community.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Also known as Triple E, the virus swells the brain, and kills about one in three patients.—
Denise Hruby,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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The imbalance swelled to a record $131.4 billion in January, a 34% increase from the prior month and nearly double from a year ago.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2025
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The story has been updated to reflect the correct gain and the decline since that peak through Thursday’s close.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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Forecasters expect to see about 170,000 payrolls added, which would be more than the 143,000 job gains in January.—
Rob Wile,
NBC News,
6 Mar. 2025
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This is the first of a new type of rideshare program flying to that orbit that augments SpaceX’s Transporter program that flies to SSO.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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The key is using AI to augment decision-making, not replace it.—
Zehra Soysal,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Increase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increase. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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