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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
Part of an ongoing conflict The incident highlights the increased tensions between the president and the news media. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026 On top of the complimentary access to the American Express Global Lounge Collection®, the card provides increased status with Hilton Honors and Marriott Bonvoy and Leaders Club Sterling Status (enrollment required; terms and limitations apply). — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
Ukraine’s attacks inside Russia have also increased, with 2,302 strikes carried out in October. — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026 One of the studies found that between 2017 and 2025, the rate of vitamin K deficiency bleeding increased a staggering 347%. — Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 8 Nov. 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
  • Another mall, Terminal 21, is just one stop away on the SkyTrain, along with Queen Sirikit Convention Center and the lush Benjakitti Park with its elevated Skywalk over an urban forest.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Regardless, this version is much more geared toward content creation than AI development, with its elevated cost coming more from the advanced screen than anything else.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of elevated
Verb
  • As Greenwood expanded, sections K, T and 3 in the northern portion of the cemetery became the final resting places for generations of Black Orlandoans, including veterans who had bravely served their country.
    — Sarah M. Boye, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Political Condemnation Widens Condemnation has expanded beyond the officials who spoke out earlier in the week.
    — Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of expanded
Verb
  • Yet Saudi analysts have accelerated calls for a diversification of military supply chains and even nuclear energy endeavors amid doubts toward Washington's security commitments.
    — Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Challenges to books have accelerated, according to the American Library Association.
    — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of accelerated
Adjective
  • Attendance is up, teacher pay is at its highest level in district history, and more of our strongest educators are staying in the classroom.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026
  • When elections yield a divided government, with the White House held by one party and at least one chamber of Congress controlled by the other, the S&P 500 has historically posted higher average returns than under unified party control.
    — , CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of high
Verb
  • The original tracklist is augmented by a full recording of the band’s 1977 show at Oakland Coliseum Arena, filmed by teen bootlegger Reinhard Hohlwein.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
  • According to master distiller Ross Cornelissen, the point of this release is to show how the Sweet Wheat flavor profile can be augmented with a much higher level of alcohol.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of augmented
Verb
  • One exception is the popular ‘Knock Out’ rose cultivars, which bloom on new growth.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026
  • That rose to about 8 in 10 among Republican voters who were 45 and older.
    — STEVEN SLOAN, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of rose
Adjective
  • The warning comes amid heightened scrutiny of election security in the state, where misleading information and threats have disrupted past elections.
    — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The shelter-in-place order came amid heightened security concerns following two arrests in Matamoros that prompted roadblocks across Tamaulipas, according to Mexican authorities.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of heightened
Verb
  • Bone loading boosted its circulating levels, while injections of the protein reduced several signs of aging and improved cognitive and physical performance in older mice.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Beyond North Carolina, these issues boosted Democrats in races nationwide where they were heavily outraised by their Republican opponents.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026
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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increased. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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