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Definitions

inflation

[in-fley-shuhn] / ɪnˈfleɪ ʃən /
NOUN
increase, swelling
Synonyms
STRONGEST
boom expansion hike rise
STRONG
aggrandizement boost buildup distension enhancement enlargement escalation extension intensification prosperity puffiness spread tumefaction
WEAK
blowing up
Antonyms
STRONG
abridgment compression decrease reduction
WEAK
deflation shrinkage

Example Sentences

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If sustained, a lower spike in inflation would also help keep interest rates from rising.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Economists’ next chance to forecast a marquee stat comes on Friday in March’s inflation figures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Adjusted for inflation, that would be roughly $1,755 per square foot today.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The Federal Reserve will release minutes from its March meeting Wednesday, as investors assess a surge in oil prices and rising geopolitical tensions that are complicating the outlook for inflation.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

I tried to focus on the inflation hole, but that didn’t work, either.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman