: made or become greater : augmented
at increased risk for heart disease
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an increased concentration of sugar in the bloodstream
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With significant cuts and structural changes to federal nutrition programs expected this year, hunger-relief organizations anticipate increased need.
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Patty Oconnor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Warm winters and increased pest populations What does this mean for the populations of the insects that have woken up this early?
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Some conditions may pose an increased risk, such as a recent heart attack, so check with a healthcare professional before starting to use a sauna.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
That stoked fears that the specialized client services offered by brokerage and wealth management firms could face increased competition.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
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Patty Oconnor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Warm winters and increased pest populations What does this mean for the populations of the insects that have woken up this early?
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Some conditions may pose an increased risk, such as a recent heart attack, so check with a healthcare professional before starting to use a sauna.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
That stoked fears that the specialized client services offered by brokerage and wealth management firms could face increased competition.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/increased. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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