increasing

[in-kree-sing] / ɪnˈkri sɪŋ /

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becoming larger adj.
becoming more intense adj.

ADJECTIVE

becoming larger

Synonyms

STRONGEST

developing expanding growing rising

STRONG

accumulating augmenting booming broadening enlarging flourishing maturing multiplying proliferating snowballing sprouting swelling waxing widening

WEAK

getting big piling up

ADJECTIVE

becoming more intense

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accelerating deepening escalating growing intensifying

STRONG

accentuating advancing building emphasizing heightening sharpening

WEAK

building up dominant

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An increasing number of people in their 60s, whether or not they have $1 million in retirement funds, are exploring alternatives like reducing their workload, taking a sabbatical or finding part-time work.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026

"Train travelling in all Europe is having a renaissance. Also in Finland, our passenger numbers are increasing a lot," Markula told AFP.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

In recent years, Yabloko's members have come under increasing scrutiny for their opposition to the fighting.

From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026

However, with labor market slack only gradually increasing, focus now turns to Wednesday’s U.S. inflation data, Deutsche Bank analysts say in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

Through the soles of my shoes, I felt the shuddering with increasing intensity.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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