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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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One issue with holding a broad market index is the increasing concentration of the U.S. stock market in a small number of giant companies.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Apple silicon employs what’s called “unified memory,” which puts the main processor, graphics card and RAM on a single chip, reducing lag and increasing bandwidth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

He told the Today Programme on BBC Radio 4 that more research is needed to see if climate change could also be increasing the amount of pollen circulating and making hay fever symptoms more severe.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

An increasing number of young Americans are finally taking note.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

He taxied away without looking back and as soon as he was clear of the reeds he gunned the engine, increasing speed until the plane was roaring across the lake.

From "The River" by Gary Paulsen