as in progressively
more and more; to an increasing degree
People are becoming increasingly aware of this problem. Increasingly, scientists are questioning the data. The situation grew increasingly hopeless.
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The French president met with his Indonesian counterpart on Wednesday as Emmanuel Macron continued his weeklong trip to Southeast Asia focused on strengthening regional ties in an increasingly unstable global landscape.
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The guest columnist also points out that 128 military bases are increasingly threatened by a rise in the sea level of 3 feet arriving by the end of the century.
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Arkansas Online, 29 May 2025
While Merritt retreats inward, increasingly paranoid and wary of everyone, including her colleagues and even her brother’s caregiver, Carl is vicious and brash, bulldozing his way forward.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 May 2025
The guest columnist also points out that 128 military bases are increasingly threatened by a rise in the sea level of 3 feet arriving by the end of the century.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2025
With three albums and several Hot 100 hits to her name, Latto has claimed her spot in today’s hip-hop landscape, which has become increasingly crowded with both men and women rapping alongside her.
—Chris Malone Méndez, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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“Increasingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increasingly. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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