How to Use increased in a Sentence

increased

adjective
  • This is an increased pace of bombing compared to the last several days.
    Alexander Smith, NBC News, 19 Oct. 2024
  • This means fewer sick days, reduced absenteeism and increased levels of energy and engagement that fuel productivity throughout the day.
    Sammy Rubin, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
  • The increased number of snaps at linebacker was more about the game plan against the Bucs.
    Dallas News, 21 Jan. 2023
  • The move comes as an attempt to keep an increased number of whales in the area safe.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2022
  • The surge is due to the increased spread of the delta variant, which now accounts for 83% of all cases in the U.S.
    Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2021
  • The news from the Netherlands comes amid increased scrutiny of Tesla at home in the U.S.
    Derek Saul, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2021
  • The increased seat count in United’s new fleet will lead to an 8% drop in costs for each seat flown a mile, Kirby said.
    Justin Bachman, Fortune, 29 June 2021
  • The storm was expected to bring increased moisture into the state.
    Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 18 Aug. 2023
  • An increased supply from Iran could help ease the rally.
    Abbas Al Lawati and Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 4 Mar. 2022
  • With increased moisture in the air, dew point temperatures will reach the low to mid-70s.
    Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2024
  • Studies have found absence of routine and increased screen time may have played a role.
    Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 15 Jan. 2024
  • All of this new or increased revenue will be shared equally among the teams in small as well as large NBA markets.
    Leonard Armato, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2022
  • The increased shares and likes for GOP posts certainly coincide with the change, the researchers said.
    Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 10 June 2022
  • The increased effort from the players did not go unnoticed.
    Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022
  • Now the former three-star tight end could see an increased, and more diverse, role within the offense this fall.
    Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 29 Mar. 2022
  • The increased death rate in white people was due to a lack of vaccination, not an abundance.
    Gabrielle Settles, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2023
  • If drivers can't see or control these features, there's an increased risk of a crash, the notice read.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 11 May 2022
  • Visiting Iceland will soon cost a little more, but the increased expense will go to a good cause.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2023
  • The ones who did provide them showed roughly similar or increased pay for their CEOs from 2020.
    Brent Schrotenboer, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2022
  • But that lack of comment is startling as now signs are emerging that there is an increased chance of a recession.
    Simon Constable, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • An increased Arab turnout could meaningfully shift the electoral map once the election is over.
    Dov Lieber, WSJ, 30 June 2022
  • Gallen’s feat is remarkable in its own way with the current strength of bullpens and increased management of starters’ workloads.
    Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 4 Sep. 2022
  • An increased risk for the condition has also been linked to the shot from AstraZeneca, which is not authorized in the United States.
    New York Times, 16 Dec. 2021
  • The evolution and spread of legumes, too, increased nitrogen levels in soils and favored the spread of angiosperms.
    Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 July 2024
  • But global warming in recent decades is likely the culprit for the increased declines, the researchers said.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2023
  • And industry observers point out the increased and widespread use of Asian flavors and spirits on many of the cocktail menus on 50 Best Bars lists.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
  • The increased gas may be due to intolerances to sugars like fructose and sorbitol.
    Maxine Lipner, Health, 25 Sep. 2023
  • The victory extended the Heat’s winning streak to three and increased hope of postseason noise.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2023
  • This isn’t a one-year situation that comes with an increased sense of urgency.
    Chris Fedor, cleveland, 26 Sep. 2022
  • Still, the increased spread of the virus has been obvious; with 7,425 new cases on Wednesday, a number that more than tripled by Saturday.
    James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2022

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