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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
Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This precision reduces wasted ad spend and increases conversion likelihood, making advertising efforts more efficient and cost-effective.
—Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Making the municipal bond market more efficient and less costly in turn increases accessibility.
—Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
And the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, which sets guidelines for shoulder widths, cites studies that find narrowing shoulders sharply increases the risk for accidents.
—Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
Experts have also known for years that having your first period at an early age increases your risk for depression, Soares said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
However, the company’s surprise win in a case a few weeks ago increases the likelihood that a settlement could be reached.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
Using electrical stimulation to generate electro-passageways through the skin, the K-beauty device with customized LED lights increases skin’s permeability by around 490%.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
The new study focuses on a type of drug called an MAGL inhibitor, which increases the level of an endocannabinoid, known as 2-AG, in the brain.
—Richard A. Friedman, The Atlantic, 29 Nov. 2024
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Every extra mile a truck goes increases fuel costs, raises emissions and reduces the scrap’s value.
—Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This precision reduces wasted ad spend and increases conversion likelihood, making advertising efforts more efficient and cost-effective.
—Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Making the municipal bond market more efficient and less costly in turn increases accessibility.
—Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
And the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, which sets guidelines for shoulder widths, cites studies that find narrowing shoulders sharply increases the risk for accidents.
—Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
Experts have also known for years that having your first period at an early age increases your risk for depression, Soares said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
However, the company’s surprise win in a case a few weeks ago increases the likelihood that a settlement could be reached.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
Using electrical stimulation to generate electro-passageways through the skin, the K-beauty device with customized LED lights increases skin’s permeability by around 490%.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
The new study focuses on a type of drug called an MAGL inhibitor, which increases the level of an endocannabinoid, known as 2-AG, in the brain.
—Richard A. Friedman, The Atlantic, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increases
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When looking at all of the weekly rankings in their home country, the band’s list of champions expands significantly, and due to occasional re-releases, the rockers continue to add to their historic count from time to time.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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California’s healthcare program for low-income residents is also costing more than expected as the state expands eligibility to all income-eligible adults, regardless of immigration status, and experiences an increase in the number of seniors seeking services.Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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What To See During The Major Lunar Standstill During a major lunar standstill, the moon rises and sets at its most extreme northerly and southerly positions on the east and west horizons, respectively.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Traditionally, as qubits increase in number, their sensitivity to tiny disturbances also rises, leading to errors.Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Additional snow accumulations of up to three inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Total wet snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches are possible.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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That approach is expected to continue as the Endowment, which is the largest private donor to each of the four institutions, accelerates its distributions over the next 15 years.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the company accelerates its factory relocation to shorten supply chains and move production closer to customers, accurate factory digital twins have played a key role and also delivered some unexpected benefits.Carolyn Schwaar, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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But Murakami has made a few key additions.Leah Dolan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent additions include Istanbul-Rotterdam pop artist Min Taka and Amsterdam trio Housepainters, plus Sudden Lights, an indie-rock band from Latvia.Sophie Williams, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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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, 8 Dec. 2024
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By promoting healthy digital habits, schools and families can work together to ensure social media augments rather than harms their children’s lives.Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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The economic dimension intensifies these stakes.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Venus’ entrance to Aquarius intensifies your dating life!USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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And this skinny guy raises his hand with a wry smile.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Every extra mile a truck goes increases fuel costs, raises emissions and reduces the scrap’s value.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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