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increasingly

adverb
in·​creas·​ing·​ly | \ in-ˈkrÄ“-siÅ‹-lÄ“ How to pronounce increasingly (audio) , ˈin-ËŒkrÄ“-\

Definition of increasingly

: to an increasing degree an increasingly dangerous situation

Examples of increasingly in a Sentence

People are becoming increasingly aware of this problem. Increasingly, scientists are questioning the data. The situation grew increasingly hopeless.
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Perhaps in part because of that belief, vaping marijuana has grown increasingly popular. Jamie Ducharme, Time, "Is Vaping Marijuana Safe? Deaths and Lung Disease Linked to E-Cigs Call That Into Question," 6 Sep. 2019 Vaping refers to the increasingly popular practice of inhaling vapor from an e-cigarette device, which frequently involves heating a liquid that can contain nicotine, marijuana or other drugs. BostonGlobe.com, "Tests show contaminant found in vaping products linked to deadly lung illnesses," 5 Sep. 2019 Vaping refers to the increasingly popular practice of inhaling vapor from an e-cigarette device, which frequently involves heating a liquid that can contain nicotine, marijuana or other drugs. Anchorage Daily News, "Tests show contaminant found in vaping products linked to deadly lung illnesses," 5 Sep. 2019 Vaping refers to the increasingly popular practice of inhaling vapor from an e-cigarette device, which frequently involves heating a liquid that can contain nicotine, marijuana or other drugs. Lena H. Sun, The Denver Post, "Contaminant found in vaping products linked to deadly lung illnesses, tests show," 5 Sep. 2019 Magic for the very rich has become increasingly popular in the last few years. Cody Delistraty, The New Republic, "Why Is the One Percent So Obsessed With Magic?," 26 Aug. 2019 One increasingly popular option is to purchase a standby generator, also known as a whole-house generator. David Agrell, Popular Mechanics, "Should You Buy a Standby Generator?," 25 Aug. 2019 Smart devices for the home have become increasingly popular. Leah Napoliello, Houston Chronicle, "BBB on Homes: Scam — Use caution using auto dial from smart device," 24 Aug. 2019 As cable television became increasingly popular and audiences grew more niche, candidates began to go on a wider range of non-political shows, touting their authenticity and marketing themselves as not only solid politicians, but genuine people. Makena Kelly, The Verge, "YouTube shows have become a secret weapon for rising politicians," 20 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of increasingly

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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increasingly

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English Language Learners Definition of increasingly

: more and more : to an increasing degree

increasingly

adverb
in·​creas·​ing·​ly | \ in-ˈkrÄ“-siÅ‹-lÄ“ How to pronounce increasingly (audio) \

Kids Definition of increasingly

: more and more The path became increasingly rough.

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