increasing

[in-kree-sing] / ɪnˈkri sɪŋ /

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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Stucky said the housing market “is not as bad as it was,” with refinancing activity increasing.

From MarketWatch

“We view this as a declaration of intentions, increasing the odds that Powell stays on as a Fed governor through 2028,” Munoz added.

From MarketWatch

Vets have told BBC Panorama they feel under increasing pressure to make money for the big companies that employ them - and worry about the costly financial impact on pet owners.

From BBC

The government said it was increasing investment further in the coming years, while seeking wider reform of the way services are funded.

From BBC

Despite the increasing use of technology at the top level of the game, many decisions remain controversial, while lengthy waits for reviews to take place are another source of frustration for fans.

From BBC

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