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
Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 2 Feb. 2026
The task force called for increased and more stable funding for fireworks disposal, noting costs nearly doubled in 2024 amid a shrinking disposal industry and rising seizures.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
With insurers having increased war-risk insurance premiums imposed on all vessels calling Israeli ports, ZIM is tacking on a war-risk premium surcharge for all cargo to and from Israel, effective Thursday.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Over time, staff shortages can have an effect on airport lines and increased delays.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 2 Feb. 2026
The task force called for increased and more stable funding for fireworks disposal, noting costs nearly doubled in 2024 amid a shrinking disposal industry and rising seizures.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
The number of students receiving special education services has increased in recent years.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
With insurers having increased war-risk insurance premiums imposed on all vessels calling Israeli ports, ZIM is tacking on a war-risk premium surcharge for all cargo to and from Israel, effective Thursday.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Its soft and lightweight material is great for dinner or dancing, and the indigo wash is a little more elevated than stone or distressed.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Sunain has expanded its robot data capture to homes in Turkey, Singapore, Canada and Malaysia.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The company later expanded globally, providing voting machines and other technology to help carry out elections in 25 countries, from Argentina to Zambia.—
JOSHUA GOODMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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But an unexpectedly powerful solar cycle that peaked in 2024 accelerated that timeline by increasing atmospheric drag on the spacecraft, according to the agency.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Each mission after that, however, has been repurposed and accelerated.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The machine scanned the skull using bright, nondestructive X-rays, generating over 9,000 high-resolution images and terabytes of data.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Allen was led by fiesty 5-foot-6 guard Nehemiah Lawrence, who finished with a team high 19 points.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2026
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The health department compiles the annual report from records provided by the Los Angeles County medical examiner augmented by state death certificates.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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His earliest records were stark, spare and sad, seemingly solo even when augmented by another voice, string player, or percussionist.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
2 Mar. 2026
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The market share of zero-emission vehicles among all light-duty vehicles sold rose from 12% in 2021 to 19% in 2022.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Saudi Aramco’s shares rose the most in more than two years as investors bet that the rise in oil prices could offset declines in exports, Bloomberg reported.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The heightened tensions come one week into the war between the United States, Israel, and the Iranian Islamic regime.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Mar. 2026
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Central bank researchers called this a structural change in the national economy stemming directly from heightened trade tensions.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
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Ahead of the results, Stifel analyst Brian Chin reiterated a buy rating on Micron stock and boosted his price target to $550 from $360.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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Bell appears to have boosted his draft stock considerably at Indianapolis.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increased. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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