as in elevated
being at a higher level than average
an increased concentration of sugar in the bloodstream
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as in expanded
to make greater in size, amount, or number
we have to increase the number of season-ticket holders if the local sports franchise is to survive
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as in accelerated
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the number of Internet users increased exponentially during the 1990s
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Recent Examples of increased
Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
The car also features an even more aggressive aero kit, more lightweight parts (including a set of magnesium wheels), and a set of high-performance tires that provide increased grip.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 May 2026
Since then, and despite some notable lapses, the agency has steadily increased its protective methodologies, techniques and technologies to mitigate threats of varying degrees.
—Donald J. Mihalek, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
To help meet increased demand, Kansas City amended its short-term rental ordinance.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
The car also features an even more aggressive aero kit, more lightweight parts (including a set of magnesium wheels), and a set of high-performance tires that provide increased grip.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
To be sure, demand for healthcare jobs and health services overall has increased steadily as Americans have gotten older and more people have obtained health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 May 2026
Since then, and despite some notable lapses, the agency has steadily increased its protective methodologies, techniques and technologies to mitigate threats of varying degrees.
—Donald J. Mihalek, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for increased
Adjective
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 May 2026
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Instead of bigger SUVs or higher trims — versions of a model with more features and elevated prices — many shoppers are sticking with simpler options like compact sedans, entry-level pickups or the most basic version on the dealer's lot.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
3 May 2026
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Turner expanded that purchase into Turner Broadcasting System, or TBS, which included Turner Network Television, or TNT, and the groundbreaking 24-hour news channel Cable News Network, or CNN, which launched its nonstop news coverage in 1980.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Neto expanded and was able to put a ball into right field.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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And those efforts have only accelerated, especially since the debut of generative AI chatbots in 2022 and recent advances in agentic AI.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The three ports also have accelerated their alternative fuels bunkering capabilities over the past three years.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Montgomery hit a solo shot in the fifth, helping the Sox to a season-high fourth consecutive victory in front of a sellout crowd of 43,638 at Petco Park.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Senior Nick Testa had a team-high three goals and six assists to help lift the host Scots past Pine Crest 15-7 in a 1A regional final on Friday night.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Queen Camilla augmented the blue color scheme of her attire with a Philip Treacy hat.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Landeskog’s reputation as one of the great leaders in sports has only been further augmented this season.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
Verb
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And then Madison Square Garden rose to its feet.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Celebrate Mom with this bright bouquet filled with a mix of mini purple carnations, chamomile daisies, green button chrysanthemums, pink cushion chrysanthemums, and a yellow rose.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
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It may not be lost on CNN that Rivera was nodding to another period of heightened emotion TV, one presented by daytime hosts like Jenny Jones, Ricki Lake and Sally Jessy Raphael.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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This stabbing follows a string of attacks targeting synagogues and other communal bui ldings that have left London’s Jewish community in a heightened state of anxiety.—
Jomana Karadsheh,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Finally, Mira chalked her hands, boosted herself onto a dangling metal hoop, flipped upside down, and hung from a single knee, arms spread out like a rotor.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Rising global demand boosted ube and ube-based product exports to more than $3 million last year, according to the Philippines Department of Trade and Industry, a 20% increase from 2024.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increased. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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