- present participle of increase.
increasing
Example Sentences
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Those with uncontrolled high blood pressure, certain heart rhythm disorders, severe anxiety, insomnia, or other conditions that require caffeine restriction should speak with a healthcare provider before increasing their coffee intake.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026
A tumultuous year marred by wildfires, tariffs, immigration raids, increasing rent and labor costs saw some of the city’s most famous restaurants closing, from Michelin-starred fine dining to cozy mom-and-pop spots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Care4Calais said the route was becoming more dangerous because of the increasing numbers of people per boat.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Regeneron’s flagship eye drug, Eylea, which has preserved the sight of millions of people with a common cause of blindness and generated roughly 80% of the company’s revenue at its peak, is facing increasing competition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
What Jim Kim and Jaime Bayona started in the slums of Carabayllo has been expanded to sixteen rural health posts, where an increasing number of MDR patients are successfully treated.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
