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as in expands
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 rises
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the number of Internet users increased exponentially during the 1990s
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as in boosts
something added (as by growth)
shortly after he turned 12, he had a sudden height increase
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as in accumulations
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 increases
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Across the spectrum, increases to bonus payouts ranged from 6% to 43%, with a median of 13%, and an average increase of 12%.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
How your phone may cause hemorrhoids Sitting on the toilet for extended periods of time increases the chances of developing a hemorrhoid, even if a person isn’t straining, Qureshi said.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Cabinetry also increases a laundry room's functionality more than nearly any other upgrade.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
While the timing is uncertain, failing to address those pressures increases the odds that adjustment comes after upheaval rather than deliberate policy moves.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Key Takeaways Eating bananas regularly increases your daily fiber intake, which helps keep stools soft and easy to pass.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
This increases nutrients and helps the soil maintain and retain moisture.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Waiting too long in this phase increases the risk that negotiations will be replaced by a lawsuit.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Councilwoman Jennifer Fisher, R-5th, said that while people don’t like tax increases, the public has been understanding about the town’s funding challenges.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Instead, hundreds of millions of dollars will be funneled to cities and towns in order to avoid local property tax increases as mayors and first selectmen will be urged to hold the line on spending in the next fiscal year.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
The poll also points to broader economic malaise; 55% of Americans say recent price increases have led to financial hardship, and the same number say their financial situation is deteriorating.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
In March, the CBO wrote that the termination of the tariffs resulted in deficit increases of $2 trillion more by 2036 than previously projected.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Thai workers have demanded that their government address the impact of fuel price increases on their cost-of-living crisis.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
The rapid acceleration of price increases could complicate interest rate policy at the Fed, which may be reluctant to lower borrowing costs as inflation climbs.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
This greatly increases the surface area available for electrochemical reactions and enables faster charging and discharging while maintaining high power density in an extremely small footprint.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Across the spectrum, increases to bonus payouts ranged from 6% to 43%, with a median of 13%, and an average increase of 12%.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
How your phone may cause hemorrhoids Sitting on the toilet for extended periods of time increases the chances of developing a hemorrhoid, even if a person isn’t straining, Qureshi said.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Cabinetry also increases a laundry room's functionality more than nearly any other upgrade.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
While the timing is uncertain, failing to address those pressures increases the odds that adjustment comes after upheaval rather than deliberate policy moves.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Key Takeaways Eating bananas regularly increases your daily fiber intake, which helps keep stools soft and easy to pass.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
This increases nutrients and helps the soil maintain and retain moisture.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Waiting too long in this phase increases the risk that negotiations will be replaced by a lawsuit.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
Faced with increases in insurance premiums, many households wind up relocating, the Dallas Fed report found.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Councilwoman Jennifer Fisher, R-5th, said that while people don’t like tax increases, the public has been understanding about the town’s funding challenges.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Instead, hundreds of millions of dollars will be funneled to cities and towns in order to avoid local property tax increases as mayors and first selectmen will be urged to hold the line on spending in the next fiscal year.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
The poll also points to broader economic malaise; 55% of Americans say recent price increases have led to financial hardship, and the same number say their financial situation is deteriorating.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
In March, the CBO wrote that the termination of the tariffs resulted in deficit increases of $2 trillion more by 2036 than previously projected.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Thai workers have demanded that their government address the impact of fuel price increases on their cost-of-living crisis.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
The rapid acceleration of price increases could complicate interest rate policy at the Fed, which may be reluctant to lower borrowing costs as inflation climbs.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increases
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The deal also expands surveillance capabilities through drones, helicopters and electronic monitoring to better prevent crossing attempts.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Apr. 2026
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These rubbery, firm nodules are called keloids, which are poorly understood skin growths that result from wound healing that goes awry and expands beyond the borders of the original wound.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Rare earth demand rises The ubiquity of rare earth elements means demand keeps rising.—
Anton L. Delgado,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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From the fiery lake of damnation, Lucifer rises as Satan to seduce humanity’s first parents, Adam and Eve, in the flawless Garden of Eden, triggering the Fall of Man and the loss of Paradise itself.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Inflation hit hard in recent years, while prompting employee groups, especially in urban areas, to fight for wage boosts to keep pace.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Tech giants announced major revenue boosts this month, but the outlays have pushed up AI costs.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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The map also includes tornado reports for the past week and recent rainfall accumulations.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Apr. 2026
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Total rainfall accumulations from Thursday through Monday could approach 3 to 4 inches across the region, which could lead to some flooding concerns, the weather service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, emerging evidence suggests that early detection and aggressive treatment of psychiatric symptoms may improve long-term outcomes by delaying the onset of clinical neurodegeneration and mitigating the cumulative biological stress that accelerates brain aging.—
Eric J. Nestler,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
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Collagen loss accelerates, cell turnover slows, and deep wrinkles become more prominent.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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And as the brightening world starts to resume familiar form, the glorious chorus swells with the songs of blue tits, goldfinches, chaffinches.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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What really surprised the rather unflappable ISS and Glass Lewis was a tax reimbursement of $334 million that swells the total payout to $886 million.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Key Takeaways Doing seated calf raises, also called soleus push-ups, for three minutes every 30 minutes can reduce insulin response by 26%.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
26 Apr. 2026
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The agreement does not include raises for educators, Biester said.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Vikings will be banking on him and the rest of their new defensive line additions to maintain the performance that has anchored the defense since Flores arrived in 2023.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The architecture draws on classic English influences, with a slate roof and detailed millwork, paired with more modern additions like smart home systems and an elevator.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Increases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increases. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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