: made or become greater : augmented
at increased risk for heart disease
Examples of increased in a Sentence
an increased concentration of sugar in the bloodstream
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On the earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg and CFO Susan Li both cited internal statistics showing that AI recommendation algorithms are driving increased engagement and better returns for advertisers.
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Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 1 May 2025
When students completed the programs, many of them were saddled with debt but little or no increased earning potential.
—Miguel Cardona, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
As our district experiences rapid population growth, our roads must be able to support increased usage while keeping drivers, pedestrians, and children safe.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
In addition to hunger, various factors may cause increased production of ghrelin.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2025
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Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 1 May 2025
When students completed the programs, many of them were saddled with debt but little or no increased earning potential.
—Miguel Cardona, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
As our district experiences rapid population growth, our roads must be able to support increased usage while keeping drivers, pedestrians, and children safe.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
In addition to hunger, various factors may cause increased production of ghrelin.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/increased. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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