mushrooming 1 of 2

noun

Definition of mushroomingnext
as in increase
the act or process of becoming greater in number this mushrooming of options for phone, cable, and Internet service has left me hopelessly confused

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mushrooming

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verb

present participle of mushroom
as in increasing
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number the suburb's population has mushroomed tremendously in the last decade

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  1. increase
  2. increasing
  3. rising
  4. accumulation
  5. accelerating
  6. expanding
Noun
  • The average premium increase is estimated around 7%, according to a report from insurance research site ValuePenguin.com.
    Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The increase in the stipend comes as the PGA Tour has increased the prize money pool in its competitions as LIV Golf began poaching some of the legacy tour’s biggest talents.
    Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of increase
Verb
  • Jones repeatedly called the shooting that killed 20 children and six educators a hoax staged by actors and aimed at increasing gun control.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This not only enhances the relevancy of the ad for the buyer but also is more likely to drive conversions, increasing revenue while lowering costs.
    Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of increasing
Verb
  • However, economic factors such as inflation and the rising cost of living are impacting Gen Z’s holiday spending, with many seeking deals and exclusive discounts while still prioritizing ethical choices.
    Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Amazon has also been tweaking its capex strategy, reducing spending on lower-return e-commerce infrastructure, while doubling down on technology infrastructure to meet rising artificial intelligence demand.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of rising
Noun
  • Snowpack -- the accumulation and compression of snow on the ground -- sustains the water supply for many regions, supplying water for drinking, irrigation and more throughout the year, according to Trudeau.
    Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Parts of Siskiyou County in Oregon can expect additional snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches with winds gusting as high as 65 mph.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of accumulation
Verb
  • In 2021, to fuel its growth and success, the founders bestowed the honor of accelerating the company to Rich Berry, a business school graduate with extensive experience in brand management specializing in the frozen foods industry.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Bubbles create opportunities to deploy the capital necessary to fund and speed up such large-scale experimentation—which includes lots of trial and error done in parallel—thereby accelerating the rate of potentially disruptive technologies and breakthroughs.
    Byrne Hobart, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of accelerating
Verb
  • This initiative allowed individuals to invest as little as $250, democratizing access to investment opportunities and empowering those passionate about expanding contraceptive access.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The global live music market is expanding at a rate of 17% annually, and is projected to grow by another $36 billion by 2028, according to a recent report from market research firm Technavio.
    Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of expanding
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