increased

adjective

in·​creased in-ˈkrēst How to pronounce increased (audio)
ˈin-ˌkrēst
: 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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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 Research indicates that effective parenting programs support mothers in showing increased affection towards their children. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025 One of these changes involves an increased emphasis on AI in non-tech disciplines, like the chemistry catalogue. Lucas Dufalla, Arkansas Online, 7 May 2025 The formulation changes alone can add up to 15 cents a gallon, while increased demand adds between five cents and 15 cents per gallon. Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for increased

Word History

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of increased was in 1540

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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/increased. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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