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
Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
In order to meet increased demand, DPS launched 14 of these Multi-Intensive Autism, or MIA, classrooms throughout the district this year, with plans to open nine more.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2026
The federal gas tax has not been increased since Bill Clinton signed the last increase into law in 1993.
—Jiachuan Wu, NBC news, 11 May 2026
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Adjective
Beyond the frequent urination Wayans experienced, type 2 diabetes symptoms can include increased thirst and hunger, weight loss, frequent infections, tingling in the hands and feet, darkened patches on the skin and dry skin.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
In order to meet increased demand, DPS launched 14 of these Multi-Intensive Autism, or MIA, classrooms throughout the district this year, with plans to open nine more.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Oil prices increased on Monday, with a barrel costing $103 using the Brent Crude international benchmark.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2026
The federal gas tax has not been increased since Bill Clinton signed the last increase into law in 1993.
—Jiachuan Wu, NBC news, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for increased
Adjective
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Landau also recommended this pair for its grippy bottoms and elevated heel, which can relieve foot pressure.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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According to battery specialists, one of the key concerns at elevated temperatures is the stability of the SEI, or Solid Electrolyte Interphase, layer.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 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
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That could mean more high-density housing in several city neighborhoods, including the College Area, Hillcrest, North Park, City Heights, University Heights, Normal Heights, Rolando, Talmadge and downtown.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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In the meantime, tensions remain high off the Iranian coast after the two sides exchanged fire May 7.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 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
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The Wild sold the Beer Twigs during the regular season, but the team has seen an uptick in sales since the games rose in importance.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Courts were backed up, the jail population rose once again, and absenteeism became rampant among corrections officers.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The biggest beneficiary of Galaxy’s heightened ambition may have been its narrative, which mainline Mario games had long struggled to enhance via their music.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
9 May 2026
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The intelligence assessment also claims that Putin is in a heightened state of paranoia, fearing assassination or a possible coup, and has limited his travel and public appearances.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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The war has boosted the price of oil and many other materials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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The weak yen has boosted the competitiveness of exporters such as Toyota by making its products cheaper for foreign buyers and increasing the value of overseas profits when converted back into the currency.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increased. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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