: 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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Focusing on the upper end of the market makes a lot of sense for a company in the here and now, but increased premiumization could pose a threat to the future of the wine industry.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 June 2025
Probation officers will get $15 million for pretrial services and courts will receive $20 million to support increased caseloads.
—Trân Nguyễn, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
This data can help nonprofits identify patterns and understand what is causing increased attrition among volunteers.
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Importantly, there was no increased risk of side effects such as conjunctivitis, oral ulcers and herpes infections, which are often seen with other eczema medications, so that is a positive differentiator for Rezpeg.
—New Atlas, 24 June 2025
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 June 2025
Probation officers will get $15 million for pretrial services and courts will receive $20 million to support increased caseloads.
—Trân Nguyễn, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
This data can help nonprofits identify patterns and understand what is causing increased attrition among volunteers.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Importantly, there was no increased risk of side effects such as conjunctivitis, oral ulcers and herpes infections, which are often seen with other eczema medications, so that is a positive differentiator for Rezpeg.
—New Atlas, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for increased
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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/increased. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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