: 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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Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Supporters argue increased competition and supply will lower costs for patients.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
However, there was no increased risk of liver problems, which is often a concern with statin use.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
In 1905 and growing in parishioners, the existing church created the Holly street location to accommodate its increased popularity.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 14 Dec. 2025
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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/increased. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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