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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
Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
This increases the chances of feeling sleepy at bedtime.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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
Verb
What's more, exposure to gluten, and therefore to its famous ‘alpha-gliadin’ molecule, increases the production of zonulin, a protein that promotes the stretching of the intestine's tight junctions at the intestinal level.
—Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
This increases the chances of feeling sleepy at bedtime.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increases
Verb
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Side Quest expands the Mythic Quest universe and looks at the impacts the game has on employees, players, and fans.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
8 Jan. 2025
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The new step, announced by the White House on Wednesday, expands the PACT Act, a 2022 law that widened access to benefits and care for veterans exposed to burn pits used to dispose of trash and waste on military bases.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Each time the calendar flips during the NBA season, that number rises by just under $12k.—
Tony East,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Steve Hard, the current head of medical at Portsmouth, explains how there are more layers to the job the higher a club rises through the leagues.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
22 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches possible above 5500 feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Mar. 2025
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Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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As change accelerates, companies will need a combination of sustainable and disruptive innovations to remain competitive and create opportunities for growth.—
Chris Perry,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Technology accelerates the cycles of interest and churn, and new, attention-grabbing products and services are everywhere.—
Nicki Sprinz,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Three or four additions in different positions would strengthen again this summer.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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These recent additions to the dinosaur record highlight a prehistoric hotspot that witnessed a dramatic period of Earth’s history that required diverse survival strategies.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In addition, introducing fire emissions further augments the CO2 levels reviewed in the study.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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The key point is that Generative AI augments and is not a substitute for human creativity, and the same idea applies to the other behaviors of transcendence.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Venus’ entrance to Pisces intensifies an emotional bond.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
2 Jan. 2025
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Today’s photo, with its olive green watercolour hues, intensifies the deeply vibrant purple flowers bursting open on this gorgeous pagoda shaped tower.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024
Verb
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But the study demonstrates how competition raises the stakes of getting lucky early in life, says Robin Snyder, a theoretical ecologist at Case Western Reserve University who wasn't involved in the research.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2025
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Yet the possibility of preemptively pardoning people who have not been charged of any crimes raises a host of legal concerns that could sway Biden not to take action.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Increases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increases. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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