INCREASINGLY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

increasingly

adverb

Definition of increasingly

as in progressively

more and more; to an increasing degree People are becoming increasingly aware of this problem. Increasingly, scientists are questioning the data. The situation grew increasingly hopeless.

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Recent Examples of increasingly Antimony has become an increasingly important strategic concern for Washington. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026 Many rely on agriculture for their livelihoods, though some have also turned to tourism as the region has become increasingly popular for outdoor activities like trekking and rafting – as well as for religious tourism. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 Democrats who have rallied behind El-Sayed are increasingly eager to move beyond the fight. — Joey Cappelletti, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 But that workforce is increasingly being stretched to its limits. — Julian L. Gallegos, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for increasingly

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progressively

Adverb

At the same time, increasing the dose beyond a certain range produces progressively smaller increases in some opioid effects.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Much of this debt has funded investment that has generated progressively lower—even negative—economic returns, including excess residential real estate, underutilized infrastructure, and manufacturing capacity that far outstrips demand.

— MICHAEL PETTIS, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026

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