increasing

[in-kree-sing] / ɪnˈkri sɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

becoming larger

Synonyms

STRONGEST

developing expanding growing rising

STRONG

accumulating augmenting booming broadening enlarging flourishing maturing multiplying proliferating snowballing sprouting swelling waxing widening

WEAK

getting big piling up

ADJECTIVE

becoming more intense

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accelerating deepening escalating growing intensifying

STRONG

accentuating advancing building emphasizing heightening sharpening

WEAK

building up dominant

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There is an 80-percent chance of the warming El Nino phenomenon developing between June and August, increasing the risk of extreme weather events, the World Meteorological Organization said Tuesday.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Equity raises tend to hurt stock prices, because increasing the number of shares outstanding effectively reduces the percentage of the company that current shareholders own.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

He said he paid carers for their travel time, and was considering increasing their mileage rate following the Chancellor's announcement to help support workers.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“There seems to be increasing awareness about the race and excitement about the issues,” Raman told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

I’m walking away from the steps, backward, increasing the space between Jeremy and me, with Soon-Lee the monkey in the middle.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

increasing

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