increase
verb (used with object)
to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to.
are increasing
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present progressiveof increase.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah said the catastrophe was "a serious indication that the risks we face in the Himalayan region are increasing alongside climate change".
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
They say they are increasing maximum maintenance loans and reintroducing maintenance grants to help with living costs, as well as working with universities and councils to improve access to student housing.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
“Given the strong momentum we are seeing in our business, we are increasing our full-year top- and bottom-line outlook.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Moreover, it’s not just the joblessness in these sectors that are increasing but those in work are saying that the nature of their employment is changing significantly.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
There are more of them than there ever were, and their numbers are increasing every year.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
