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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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In trying to disassociate herself from the scandal, Melania’s lack of acknowledgment of her husband’s ties to Epstein stands out as a confusing, but increasingly familiar, bit of cognitive dissonance.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

Many companies are looking for places to cut costs, including labor, and workers are increasingly at risk of being laid off, Swonk said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

It’s also easy to think that Sandisk’s astonishing rally will also run out of steam soon—but it keeps defying that logic to look increasingly unstoppable.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Efficiently managing this large voltage drop has become increasingly challenging as computing systems grow more powerful and compact.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

The local magistrates had become increasingly nervous of invasion by the Seljuk Turks or even Frankish armies all the way from the western edge of the world.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri