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increasingly

[in-kree-sing-lee] / ɪnˈkri sɪŋ li /
ADVERB
to a greater extent
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
decreasingly less


Example Sentences

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A fair question to ask is if Wright’s approach has become less effective in recent years as corporations have increasingly preferred share repurchases over dividends when returning cash to shareholders.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Auto enthusiasts, often daunted by the increasingly complex and proprietary nature of vehicle repairs, have drawn momentum from farmers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

When the two rates match, resonance occurs, and the planet's orbit becomes increasingly stretched.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

As City close in, the prospect of Arteta's Arsenal finishing second in the Premier League for a fourth successive season is an increasingly painful possibility.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

The interview continues back and forth with the reporter getting increasingly frustrated and the FBI agent refusing to say anything interesting.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller