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increasingly

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


Example Sentences

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Many college-educated workers are finding it increasingly difficult to find new work after losing a job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The two companies are the dominant players in the theme-park industry, locked in an increasingly intense battle for Orlando following Comcast’s opening of Epic Universe in May 2025.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

It’s become increasingly difficult for CBS or other major networks to make money on a topical show when the majority of the audience, particularly younger viewers, watch snippets on YouTube.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

They included Theatre Royal Plymouth, which is quoted as saying "producing new work independently is increasingly challenging".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The most striking change in his personality was his volatility: good news triggered uncontained outbursts of joy, often extinguished only through increasingly acrobatic bouts of physical exercise, while bad news plunged him into inconsolable desolation.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee