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as in increase
something added (as by growth)
a large proliferation in the number of electrical appliances was placing enormous demands upon the region's power supply
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as in accumulation
the act or process of becoming greater in number
the proliferation of mistakes as both actors and crew became more and more tired
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Recent Examples of proliferation
State lawmakers in the Michigan House of Representatives passed a bill to ban student phone use in classrooms, following in the footsteps of many states with device policies to curb the impact a proliferation of screens has had at schools, from distractions to cyberbullying.
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Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Abu Dhabi’s pursuit of renewable energy at home and abroad is based on a conviction that electrification is growing at breakneck speed, driven in part by the proliferation of data centers, but also rising urbanization.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 14 Jan. 2026
The epicenter of proliferation of these signs is Houston, which had been fighting these little bandits for years.
—Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Grappling hooks, 30-foot ladder The Sigourney Street tower’s decline began deepening in 2024 with the proliferation of graffiti and tagging, much of which was later removed from the brick exterior.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
Travelers flock here for blue waters rich in snorkeling and dive sites, powder-soft sands, ancient Maya cities cocooned by jungle, and a proliferation of rowdy bars, clubs, and all-inclusive resorts.
—Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Still to come is a proliferation of raspberry perfumes, including YSL Libre Berry Crush, a brand-new, fruity iteration of the original Libre.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
The fertilizers engorged the Everglades on nutrients, especially phosphorus, leading to the widespread proliferation of cattails.
—Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Leach believes the proliferation of these devices lies in partnerships.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proliferation
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When air temperature increases in the summer, a spider plant’s soil can dry out faster.—
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The weather is a major factor leading to price increases for the top two increases in our cart.—
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That front could spark a few brief rain or snow showers Sunday afternoon or early evening, mainly north and west of Philadelphia, with little to no accumulation expected.—
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That would encourage new peat accumulation and carbon sequestration.—
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Werner will be a welcome addition to the Quakes’ attack after the departure of Josef Martinez to Tijuana.—
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In addition to gentle ribbing, the coat also captivated commenters.—
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The city was already buzzing Friday night with both Bears and Packers fans, as the return of the NFL's oldest rivalry is a boost to spirits and business.—
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To be sure, how much of a boost beneficiaries see depends on the size of their current benefits.—
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Investors also foresee the strain in China-Japan relations benefitting spending on South Korean businesses, leading to gains for Korean retail and consumer stocks, according to Bloomberg.—
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The Texans stifled the Steelers rushing attack and harassed Aaron Rodgers so extensively — sacking him four times, hitting him 12 times — that the future Hall of Fame quarterback scarcely had time to wait for plays to develop and repeatedly dumped the ball off for short gains.—
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Marty Supreme — about an American table tennis star’s rise through the international circuit — also stars Odessa A'zion, Gwyneth Paltrow and Fran Drescher.—
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Complaints about the shelter showed that problems have festered for years, reaching a breaking point after a rise in animal deaths led the agency to lose its no-kill status and city officials to call for an audit.—
Cite this Entry
“Proliferation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferation. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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