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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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The Dutch group posted strong sales for the first quarter as chip makers continue to invest in tools to make increasingly sophisticated semiconductors in a bid to satisfy booming demand for artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Intel also has yet to build a large and successful contract chip-making business that would likely be necessary if its financial performance is to match investors’ increasingly lofty expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

His erratic messaging on Iran is further diluted by increasingly frequent digressions on his favorite topic: the construction and renovation of buildings.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

But affluent travelers aren’t having much trouble covering increasingly pricey fares — and airlines are banking on their business.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Penelope murmured humble thanks, but inside she was beaming—and increasingly curious.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood