Proliferate
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Quick Expansion
Use 'proliferate' when something grows or increases rapidly and extensively. Mobile apps have started to proliferate across the internet.
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Negative Connotation
Often has a negative connotation, suggesting uncontrollable or excessive growth. Conspiracy theories tend to proliferate online during a crisis.
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Unintended Spread
Suggests spreading despite efforts to control or is unplanned. Once the rumor started, it proliferated through the school.