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
Garrett Downs, CNBC, 10 June 2026
The strongest effect came from increased feelings of security, trust and reliance within the relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Robert Duffy, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
Last year Jordan increased its cash rebate program to 45% of local spend and introduced additional tax exemptions, making location shoots for foreign productions particularly attractive.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 15 June 2026
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Adjective
The agency is also implementing quarantine zones, increased trapping, surveillance and outreach.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 10 June 2026
The strongest effect came from increased feelings of security, trust and reliance within the relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Verb
Trump has shut down projects and imposed tariffs that have increased costs and discouraged the investments necessary to meet the CLCPA’s goals of reducing emissions by 2030 and again by 2040.
—Robert Duffy, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
Last year Jordan increased its cash rebate program to 45% of local spend and introduced additional tax exemptions, making location shoots for foreign productions particularly attractive.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for increased
Adjective
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Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2026
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Oil analysts widely believe oil prices will remain elevated for quite some time.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Verb
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In the race to replace Phil Serna, epidemiologist and former Sacramento mayoral candidate Flo Cofer expanded her sizable lead over rival and Sacramento City Councilmember Eric Guerra compared to Friday’s returns.—
Reeti Malhotra
June 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Haiti’s vulnerable ports As Haiti’s armed gangs have expanded and become more powerful, concerns about the security of the country’s seaports have grown.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
Verb
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On a sunny day in late May, a brand-new Mazda CX-5 was accelerated to about 40 mph and driven toward a stationary object with the express purpose of testing whether the vehicle would hit it.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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China’s economic imbalance worsened in May as retail sales fell at the fastest pace in years, while industrial output accelerated, new data showed.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Most recently at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the fashion designer and former popstar nailed another one of her signature looks with a silky high-neck midi dress.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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Kyiv also wants to maintain a strong army after fighting ends, and Zelenskyy said the latest draft proposal puts it at 800,000 — higher than in an initial framework, according to reports.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
12 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The actor’s ensemble was augmented by the delicate pieces of diamond jewelry D’Arcy used to accessorize their look, totaling to more than $65,000.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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This documentary follows the recording during a six-day period in 2025 and, augmented by Bareilles’ trademark openness, expounds on the personal hardships and grief the songstress/actress endured the past several years.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Verb
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In keeping with McDowell’s commitment to sustainable and local practices, the garment is made from a bespoke English rose silk damask, in collaboration with Britain’s oldest silk mill, Stephen Walters, in Sudbury.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 June 2026
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Two Canada geese and six gangly brown-suède goslings walked among the refuse, while in the near distance the truck horns and the protesters’ chants rose up.—
Ian Frazier,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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For example, lifestyle changes like quitting smoking, reducing alcohol consumption, increasing exercise, reducing stress levels and losing weight can help with symptoms and combat the heightened risk of conditions such as osteoporosis and heart disease.—
Sashikala VP,
CNN Money,
4 Dec. 2025
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According to the Imperial Irrigation District, the Imperial and Coachella valleys have seen heightened interest from data center developers due to the area’s available land, proximity to major metropolitan areas and low power and water costs.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
4 Dec. 2025
Verb
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That victory boosted the Americans into the Round of 16.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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That rare combination boosted both demand and buying power, sending homes flying off the market and prices rising.—
Chuck Bonfiglio,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increased. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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