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Proliferate (Verb)

Grow rapidly; "Pizza parlors proliferate in this area".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Startups are beginning to proliferate in this city due to its business-friendly atmosphere.
Weeds tend to proliferate in the garden when it's not regularly maintained.
New social media platforms proliferate every year, making it hard to keep track of them.
Fast-food chains have begun to proliferate along this highway since the new highway exit was opened.
Invasive species can quickly proliferate and outcompete native species for food and resources.

Cause to grow or increase rapidly; "We must not proliferate nuclear arms".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The use of social media has allowed disinformation to proliferate quickly and widely among the population.
Rapidly changing environmental conditions have allowed invasive species to proliferate and outcompete native species.
The government has implemented policies to prevent the proliferation of illicit drugs within the country.
E-commerce platforms have enabled entrepreneurs to proliferate their small businesses and reach a wider audience.
Without proper regulation, cybercrime and hacking techniques tend to proliferate and evolve rapidly over the internet.