Definition of increased
:made or become greater :augmented
- at increased risk for heart disease
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Examples of increased in a Sentence
an increased concentration of sugar in the bloodstream
Recent Examples of increased from the Web
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These include setting up fake mailing addresses in low-cost member-states and bouncing workers between several countries to avoid the increased costs that permanent employment would bring.
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But, according to Buzzfeed, Amazon noted in its 2016 annual report that an increased number of scams could drive up the cost of the A-to-z program.
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Increased strength and confidence should lead to better defensive play and shooting.
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This growth was attributed to an increased emphasis on preventive care, higher rates of chronic conditions, and demand from aging Baby Boomers.
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No third row of seating offered for increased capacity; no V-6 engine offered.
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Increased events would bring in $34 million over six years, which would also be used for the renovation.
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Earlier this year the institute proposed a state budget that relied on no increased taxes.
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But not Oak Park, which upsets the village's employers, who contend increased wages will force them to lay off workers and raise prices.
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First Known Use of increased
1540
increased Synonyms
Synonyms
elevated, escalated, heightened, high, jacked (up), raised, upAntonyms
down, lowRelated Words
extreme, full, maximized, maximum, peaked, sky-high, utmost; inflated, over, overfilled, overflowing, overfull, overlarge, overloaded, oversize (or oversized)Near Antonyms
decreased, depressed, dropped, knockdown [chiefly British], receded, underLearn More about increased
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