proliferate
verb (used with or without object)
to grow or produce by multiplication of parts, as in budding or cell division, or by procreation.
is proliferating
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present progressiveof proliferate (3rd person singular).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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Still, the view that deteriorating housing affordability has made it more attractive for young Americans to build net worth in assets other than housing is proliferating.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
A new report looks at grade inflation, a problem that is proliferating far beyond the Ivy League.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 19, 2025
Even at fancy dining spots, the purse stool is proliferating more than it used to.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 6, 2023
“Hostile architecture” — an urban design strategy intended to impede “antisocial” behavior — is proliferating all over the world.
From New York Times ● Oct. 12, 2021
In a world of 150 nations, where nuclear technology is proliferating and regional conflicts continue, international security cannot be taken for granted.
From State of the Union Address by Gerald R. Ford
