: 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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In addition to Ebola, the New World Screwworm is making an increased appearance as well.
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Jay Reddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
During those few seconds, monitors also observed increased levels of bromine and chlorine, which are typically found at trace levels during structural fires, the agency said.
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Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
The team behind the observation didn't find increased amounts of the elements that would have been blasted out by the exploding star.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
Feller has previously tested positive for the BRCA2 gene, which indicates an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancers, per Mayo Clinic.
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Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Jay Reddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
During those few seconds, monitors also observed increased levels of bromine and chlorine, which are typically found at trace levels during structural fires, the agency said.
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Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
The team behind the observation didn't find increased amounts of the elements that would have been blasted out by the exploding star.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
Feller has previously tested positive for the BRCA2 gene, which indicates an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancers, per Mayo Clinic.
—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/increased. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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