proliferates

verb

present tense third-person singular of proliferate
as in increases
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number rumors about the incident proliferated on the Internet

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Recent Examples of proliferates For the wine fans, there are multitudes of cellar doors showcasing the brilliant Shiraz and Grenache that proliferates here--the product of ancient limestone soil, as well as some of the oldest continually-producing grape vines in the world. — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Every day that this virus proliferates increases the risk to American lives. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026 Amon’s comments, which also alluded to new entrants in the consumer market, could have implications for the way major smartphone players like Apple and Samsung will need to compete as AI proliferates devices. — Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 16 June 2026 In the era of algorithms, this issue is particularly problematic especially when the majority of users are on online social networks, where disinformation proliferates, often with the intervention of bots. — Paulo Nuno Vicenteall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026 Combine these two scarcities and watch how PooCravian information proliferates with no end in sight. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026 North Korea proliferates weapons systems, technology, parts and components, technicians, engineers and specialists and military capabilities (such as the building of underground facilities) to Iran. — Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026 The partnership between the HR leaders and top technologists like the CTO and chief information officer has become much more critical as AI usage proliferates across the workplace. — John Kell, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026 This type of scam proliferates around the holidays, when consumers make more online purchases and shippers deal with higher-than-normal volumes of packages, Visa notes. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proliferates
  1. increases
  2. rises
  3. accelerates
  4. expands
  5. swells
  6. multiplies
Verb
  • But if that decision introduces longer transportation times, reduces product shelf life or increases waste, the gain in one KPI may negatively affect KPIs for shipping, customer satisfaction, loss prevention, etc.
    — Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • While the first dose means a child is largely protected from the infections, a second dose increases protection.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of increases
Verb
  • Customization Is Becoming Key in the Buying Process As the personal touch becomes paramount for customers, the need for custom pieces rises with it.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Out back, a custom stainless steel exhaust pipe rises vertically right next to the sissy bar, echoing classic vintage choppers.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of rises
Verb
  • Below that threshold, operating the observatory becomes increasingly difficult and its descent accelerates, NASA officials said in the statement.
    — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The fix accelerates that to two years with just a 5% discount.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of accelerates
Verb
  • Hydropower capacity expands China has continued adding hydropower capacity as part of its broader clean-energy expansion.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Based on the legend of the Chinese goddess Chang’e, this book reimagines and expands the myth to center her daughter, Xingyin, who flees her home and embarks on a bold adventure to save her mother while training in enemy territory.
    — Chloe Gong, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of expands
Verb
  • While the hurricane is not expected to make landfall, swells created by the hurricane could affect the coast of southwest Mexico and Baja California, as well as Southern California, per the National Hurricane Center.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • While Karina was expected to stay well away from land, swells from the storm were likely to cause dangerous surf and rip current conditions along parts of southwest Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula, the hurricane center said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of swells
Verb
  • Every leadership promotion effectively multiplies that person’s behavior across the organization.
    — Forbes Business Council, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Adding the Power Play option multiplies any prizes a Powerball ticket wins except for the jackpot.
    — Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of multiplies

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“Proliferates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferates. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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