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
Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
The launches increased the count of Starlink satellites currently in orbit to more than 9,900, according to satellite tracker Jonathan McDowell.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 2 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
Staffing has increased to the point of having half a dozen officers on weekend nights.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
The launches increased the count of Starlink satellites currently in orbit to more than 9,900, according to satellite tracker Jonathan McDowell.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 2 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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Last year, lawmakers boosted the annual amount allocated to the state’s film and TV tax credit program and expanded the criteria for eligible projects in an attempt to lure production back to California.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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While China’s economy expanded by 5% last year, the country has entered a fourth year of deflation amid real estate slump, weak consumer confidence and local government debt stress.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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There were a handful of reasons, each accelerated by Micron, but not totally dependent on it, Starr said.—
Mark Dee
March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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But the problem has accelerated since the COVID-19 pandemic and its disruption of the labor market.—
Emily Naiser,
The Conversation,
3 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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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 president reacted quickly to the Supreme Court’s ruling against his International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs on Friday by imposing 10 percent universal baseline duties—a figure that was augmented to 15 percent over the weekend.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Yet oil prices rose just 6% Monday, and gas prices aren’t expected to get close to $5 a gallon anytime soon.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Defense and energy stocks in New York rose while shares in travel companies plunged.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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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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