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adjective

in-ˈkrēst How to pronounce increased (audio)
Definition of increasednext
as in elevated
being at a higher level than average an increased concentration of sugar in the bloodstream

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increased

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verb

past tense of increase
1
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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2
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
Adjective
Still, symptoms can accompany the condition, Rao explains, including fatigue, swelling in the legs or ankles, shortness of breath, frequent urination, increased thirst, or chest discomfort. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 Chronic Disease Effects With age, there’s an increased risk of developing medical illnesses. — Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
In response, the market odds of a rate hike at the Fed's September meeting increased significantly, according to the CME Group's FedWatch tool . — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026 The entry of streaming services such as Amazon, Apple and Netflix have only increased the rights fees. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for increased
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increased
  1. elevated
  2. expanded
  3. accelerated
  4. high
  5. augmented
  6. rose
  7. heightened
  8. boosted
Adjective
  • This week, Shin stated that despite easing US-Iran tensions, inflation in South Korea is expected to remain elevated for a prolonged period.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The last night was when Belafonte unexpectedly found himself on stage with his left leg elevated.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of elevated
Verb
  • Chinese manufacturers have expanded from areas including etching and deposition into ion implantation, inspection and metrology, according to Goldman.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • His father, Charles, had expanded the New Jersey real estate development business his grandfather, a Polish Holocaust survivor, had begun after starting out as a construction laborer.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of expanded
Verb
  • China accelerated its domestic chipmaking efforts after Washington tightened restrictions on Huawei Technologies in 2020, cutting the company off from TSMC.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Prince was able to free the ATV and accelerated toward the deputy, striking him and knocking him to the ground.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of accelerated
Adjective
  • Eastward to Morgan City, Louisiana, the surge could be as high as 3 feet, while southward along the Texas coast, the storm surge could be up to 2 feet as far south as San Luis Pass, the center stated.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Where companies such as Zero and Stark have pushed hard to gain high output numbers in order to win sales, Bonnell hopes to win them by building e-bikes that appeal to riders and enthusiasts at a more visceral level.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of high
Verb
  • SiriusXM launched a dedicated Dolly Parton Tribute Channel (105) built around her music and related artists and collaborators, augmented by listener recollections.
    — Russ Penuell, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Even Jeremy Allen White, the actor known in part for a steamy Calvin Klein underwear campaign that flaunted his very real muscles, has been augmented by this pocket of the internet.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of augmented
Verb
  • Japan’s 10-year yield reached its highest level since August 1996, while Germany’s benchmark yield rose to a 2011 high.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The Colorado River also rose briefly just upstream from where Bright Angel Creek empties into the river, in response to the sudden influx of water, according to the river gauge on the geologic survey, but quickly adjusted.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of rose
Adjective
  • Travelers planning to visit America’s neighbor to the north may be wondering what the heightened tensions mean for their trips.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Southern California Edison is considering thousands of public safety power shutoffs across the region as the heightened heat risk continues to pose danger.
    — Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of heightened
Verb
  • The continent's sweltering summer has meanwhile boosted demand for air conditioning and other energy-hungry appliances at a time when demand for gas, widely used for Europe's heating and cooking needs, naturally falls.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond the impact for populations the organization serves, Iyer said the promise of Daisy Chain Fields has boosted morale among NWLC staff during an extremely difficult time in America.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increased. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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