1. plural of proliferation; instances or processes of rapid increase or multiplication in number or amount
Usage: commonly used in scientific, medical, and general contexts
2. plural of proliferation; rapid reproduction or spread of cells, organisms, or ideas
Usage: technical usage in biology and medicine

Examples

• The proliferations of social media platforms have changed how people communicate.
• Cancer cells show uncontrolled proliferations that damage healthy tissue.
• The proliferations of nuclear weapons during the Cold War created global tension.
• Bacterial proliferations in contaminated water pose serious health risks.
• Recent proliferations of online shopping have transformed retail business.
• The proliferations of misinformation on the internet require fact-checking efforts.