: 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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Certain foods, swallowed air, or sensitivity to specific ingredients, such as lactose in dairy products, can also cause increased stomach sounds unrelated to hunger.4
Is there a way to make stomach growling less noticeable?
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 21 May 2025
One section of the bill would allow increased leasing of public lands for drilling, mining and logging while clearing the path for more development by speeding up government approvals.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Women who earned more also experienced increased discomfort tied to violating traditional gender roles, though to a lesser extent than men.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Hammon conceded that being a two-time defending champ took its toll on players with commercials and an increased spotlight, while also wearing the bullseye for opponents.
—The Athletic, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 21 May 2025
One section of the bill would allow increased leasing of public lands for drilling, mining and logging while clearing the path for more development by speeding up government approvals.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Women who earned more also experienced increased discomfort tied to violating traditional gender roles, though to a lesser extent than men.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Hammon conceded that being a two-time defending champ took its toll on players with commercials and an increased spotlight, while also wearing the bullseye for opponents.
—The Athletic, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/increased. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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