as in increasing
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
rumors about the incident proliferated on the Internet
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Recent Examples of proliferating
Here's a recap of some of the most notable celestial events of the year, from the total solar eclipse to the proliferating northern lights.
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
IoT Malware The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has created a proliferating attack surface for cybercriminals.
—John Chirillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Herbal liqueurs, in particular, are increasingly proliferating the market.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The restaurant-awards industry is also booming, with new Michelin guides, the Best Chef Awards, La Liste and the World’s 50 Best proliferating away.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, monuments to Stalin’s Soviet Union are proliferating.
—Leon Aron, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
New retail media networks are also proliferating, with over 200 today compared to just 40 in February of 2022.
—Brad Simms, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Regions of intense magnetic activity known as sunspots are proliferating on the solar surface and are capable of releasing intense bursts of radiation resulting in solar flares that can hurtle toward Earth at the speed of light, according to NOAA.
—Eric Lagatta, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Nov. 2024
The first step on that journey is paying attention to where products are coming from and realizing that direct-to-consumer items from the proliferating variety of overseas sellers can pose risks.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 27 Nov. 2024
Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
IoT Malware The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has created a proliferating attack surface for cybercriminals.
—John Chirillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Herbal liqueurs, in particular, are increasingly proliferating the market.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The restaurant-awards industry is also booming, with new Michelin guides, the Best Chef Awards, La Liste and the World’s 50 Best proliferating away.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, monuments to Stalin’s Soviet Union are proliferating.
—Leon Aron, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
New retail media networks are also proliferating, with over 200 today compared to just 40 in February of 2022.
—Brad Simms, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Regions of intense magnetic activity known as sunspots are proliferating on the solar surface and are capable of releasing intense bursts of radiation resulting in solar flares that can hurtle toward Earth at the speed of light, according to NOAA.
—Eric Lagatta, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Nov. 2024
The first step on that journey is paying attention to where products are coming from and realizing that direct-to-consumer items from the proliferating variety of overseas sellers can pose risks.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proliferating
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Made to the same exacting standards as its French sibling, there are now over 100 wineries - and to house discerning Milanese - an increasing number of hotels.Sarah Turner, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Bed count threshold Student housing developments are increasing in size, according to Zachary Westover, associate director of sales and marketing at Up Campus Living, a developer, investor and manager of off-campus student housing and campus-area real estate.Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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With 2025 fast approaching, the start of a new year offers nonprofit professionals an opportune time to critically assess ongoing and rising trends impacting their communities and constituents.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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With prices still rising after the Covid-19 pandemic caused inflation to spike, shoppers at high and low income level are flocking to stores providing the best prices on commodities.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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That means that any sudden car movements – stopping, accelerating, or turning – could cause the tires to skid on top of the snow.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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With technology accelerating at an ever-increasing speed, educators can register and get up and running with Business Builders free of charge in a just matter of days.Alexa MacDonald, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Last month, the Biden administration proposed further expanding access to the drugs for enrollees in Medicare and Medicaid.Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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Many are expanding across markets.Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Looking down on his realm — a city infested by corruption scandals multiplying like mold spores — Carollo embraced the applause.Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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And the options are only multiplying.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Proliferating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferating. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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