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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 recent weeks, professional money managers have grappled with a punishing bond selloff, rising fuel costs and a stock-market rally that is increasingly dependent on a handful of tech stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

But in his 20s, he became increasingly curious about his biological origins.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

Like any good candidate, Vance is increasingly bringing his family on the stump.

From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026

The man who had been my husband, lover, sports companion and partner became increasingly a different and unappealing obligation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

Hitler’s Nazi government was growing increasingly bold, and boasted that its air force was now second to none in the entire world.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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