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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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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
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2025
Hair's porosity will increase in response to the voids in your hair when the cortex and medulla are damaged.23
Low-porosity hair is identified by its tightly closed cuticles, which are reluctant to absorb water, hair products, or oils.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 May 2025
Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
Geographic Location Vitamin D production increases at higher altitudes because of greater UV exposure.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025
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Verb
Listen to this article 2 min Tensions flared during Saturday's NCAA baseball game between Samford and Mercer.
Samford outfielder Michael Gupton hit a two-run homer to increase the Bulldogs' lead over the Mercer Bears.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2025
Hair's porosity will increase in response to the voids in your hair when the cortex and medulla are damaged.23
Low-porosity hair is identified by its tightly closed cuticles, which are reluctant to absorb water, hair products, or oils.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 May 2025
Noun
In value, precious metal watches came first at 953 million Swiss francs and a 23.4 percent increase, followed by steel and bimetallic watches.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
Geographic Location Vitamin D production increases at higher altitudes because of greater UV exposure.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for increase
Verb
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Businesses ready to explore how crypto payments can accelerate growth are invited to connect directly through the Vantack platform.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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State police also found a video posted on April 29 on Maiden Lane in Durham — less than a month after there was a fatal crash on the same road — where the driver of a Porsche allegedly goes through a stop sign without stopping and accelerates to high speeds, the warrant affidavit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
21 May 2025
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 May 2025
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This attack must serve as a wake-up call for our nation to deal once and for all with this rising tide of hate.—
Jonathan Greenblatt,
Time,
23 May 2025
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Remember, anyone who signs up in Colorado, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia will be eligible for a 15-to-1 odds boost.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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There’s also a thick outsole, providing a platform effect in addition to a slight heel for a boost in height.—
Mikelle Street,
Footwear News,
25 May 2025
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The accumulation of wealth in the ’70s and ’80s brought clients who were increasingly requesting luxury additions outside the scope of naval architects, paving the path for a class of yacht designers who could marry technical and aesthetic engineering.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
25 May 2025
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Neglecting sufficient recovery time can result in the accumulation of stressors, which hinders the body’s ability to rebuild and adapt.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
Verb
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The terminal was expanded in 2023. 2012: Paul Konerko hit a tie-breaking three-run home run — his 400th with the Chicago White Sox — in a 12-6 win over the Cleveland Indians.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Dowling’s donation comes as Northwell, New York’s largest health care provider, is actively lobbying the city government on a plan to expand its Lenox Hill Hospital complex on the Upper East Side, filings show.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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Sinusitis, which means inflammation of the sinuses, can result in pain, tenderness or even swelling in or around different parts of your face and head such as your eyes, ears, cheeks, forehead, mouth, teeth, throat and head in general as well.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Untold pieces of protest art also were created in public spaces across the U.S. – from murals honoring Floyd, to calls for justice and support for the Black Lives Matter movement, which swelled in the wake of Floyd's death.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Vegan protein powder with more than 25 grams of protein per serving With 30 grams of protein per serving, this is a great powder for those looking for serious gains.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2025
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India and Vietnam made the largest gains – with both receiving attention from Trump in recent weeks, especially India – with the former increasing its market share from 0.12% to 16.89% and the latter from 6.32% to 16.75%.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Sperling initially designs his work in black and white, later adding color to augment his vision.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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That motor augments the rider's pedaling power up to a top speed of 25 km/h (16 mph), automatically triggered by a torque sensor on the bike's crankset.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 May 2025
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“Increase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increase. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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