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
Alexia Aston, Oklahoman, 7 Apr. 2026
These can include birth defects, stillbirth, and preterm birth, as well as an increased risk of having a cesarean (C-section) delivery.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Arkansas Online, 13 Apr. 2026
Consumer demand increased while viable alternatives lagged.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Oklahoma schools could see increased days in session, state tests in the final weeks of the academic year and fewer adjunct teachers providing core curriculum instruction after several bills inched closer to the governor's desk Tuesday, April 7.
—Alexia Aston, Oklahoman, 7 Apr. 2026
These can include birth defects, stillbirth, and preterm birth, as well as an increased risk of having a cesarean (C-section) delivery.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
Homicides have doubled and cases of extortion have increased fivefold this decade, according to official data.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Apr. 2026
Consumer demand increased while viable alternatives lagged.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for increased
Adjective
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But some farmers who didn’t buy early face elevated prices.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Mortgage rates remain elevated, and broader affordability concerns continue to weigh on voters, creating a challenging backdrop for Republicans trying to sell their economic agenda.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Most eateries have expanded outdoor seating.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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The candy’s original logo had three balloons to represent Airheads' first three flavors — cherry, watermelon and strawberry — but as the company expanded the varieties, it was changed to a balloon mascot, known as Oscar.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The rise of white-collar work made a college degree the expected path, and offshoring and free trade agreements through the turn of the century only accelerated that shift, leaving trade roles increasingly scarce.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Demand accelerated after the 2007–08 financial crisis, as money managers sought more sophisticated risk analysis tools.—
byDebbie Carlson,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Mayor Karen Bass said officers will also expand their presence in the area by placing LAPD vehicles in high-visibility locations and using license plate readers in high-risk burglary areas.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The relay from Adames was in time, but slightly high, and Devers dropped it, allowing a run to score.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The visuals are augmented by movement of the seating as well as special effects with mist and smells.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Within weeks, Ponson augmented his tasks as a fishing boat captain with a part-time job at Celebration Church in New Orleans.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The consumer price index rose by a slower-than-expected 1% from a year ago, as domestic demand remained under pressure.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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In other dealings, gold and silver prices rose on Tuesday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Israel’s National Security Council has issued a heightened travel warning for its citizens, citing a significant rise in threats from Iran and its proxies against Israelis and Jewish sites around the world.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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The heightened conditions follow moderate solar activity that included several flares from active sunspot regions now roating across the sun’s surface.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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This delignification step boosted porosity above 93 percent, exposing a dense network of reactive surfaces inside the channels.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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That has boosted this year’s domestic box office revenue, which is up 26% from the same period last year, according to Comscore.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increased. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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