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increasingly

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


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At the same time, Americans planning summer vacations are increasingly confronting higher airfare, hotel and transportation prices as instability in the Middle East and ongoing concerns over oil markets continue affecting fuel costs.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

And both that song and “Don’t Take Away the Music” climbed to the top spot on Billboard’s increasingly important dance chart, launched in 1974.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

They’re a way to create friction in an increasingly frictionless world.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Raducanu, who became increasingly emotional during her news conference, admitted that maintaining a positive mindset can be difficult with the number of setbacks she has endured.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

If evenings were pleasant, daytimes grew increasingly tense.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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