increased

adjective

in·​creased in-ˈkrēst 

ˈin-ˌkrēst

: made or become greater : augmented

at increased risk for heart disease

Synonyms of increased

• elevated
• high
• heightened

Examples of increased in a Sentence

an increased concentration of sugar in the bloodstream

Recent Examples on the Web

Curtis Reigh, one of nine Republicans running for county commissioner, also cited the lack of public comment at board meetings as a reason for increased interest among candidates, including younger contenders. —Rhiannon Evans, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2026

Allergy season brings airborne irritants, which include tree, grass, and ragweed pollen that trigger immune responses, which cause increased swelling. —Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026

This move comes as the brand has faced increased competition from Anthropic’s Claude AI tools. —James Peckham, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026

The significant rise in older residents is expected to create increased demand for health care services and a desire to live longer and healthier lives. —Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for increased

• predeceased
• unreleased
• beast
• ceased
• creased
• east
• feast
• fleeced
• geest
• greased
• leased
• least