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
Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025
To help meet increased demand, Kansas City, in November, amended its short-term rental ordinance to allow property owners to pay a lesser fee, $50, to offer short-term rentals for the three-month period, May 1 to July 31, surrounding the event.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 5 Dec. 2025
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
There's a chance to have your winnings increased two, three, four, five and 10 times through the Power Play for an additional $1 per play.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Raley said the increased surcharge will support and enhance emergency communications, plus dispatchers can identify locations of calls faster, which improves response and accuracy when calling 911.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025
To help meet increased demand, Kansas City, in November, amended its short-term rental ordinance to allow property owners to pay a lesser fee, $50, to offer short-term rentals for the three-month period, May 1 to July 31, surrounding the event.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 5 Dec. 2025
Verb
According to their findings, across all 75 cities, hotel costs increased an average of 3 percent, while meal costs increased an average of 24 percent.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
There's a chance to have your winnings increased two, three, four, five and 10 times through the Power Play for an additional $1 per play.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for increased
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The onset of elevated inflation alongside sluggish hiring in recent months had put the Fed in a difficult position, even before the DOJ opened a probe into Powell.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Despite incredible progress to reduce the neural tube defects, Hispanic and Latino communities still have an elevated risk of developing these defects.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The popular chicken restaurant has been in operation for more than 70 years and expanded to eight different states, but it is still recognized as a Chicago staple.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The restaurant group, which includes a large catering operation, has steadily expanded over the years, boasting eight other locations in San Diego and Orange counties, including its flagship restaurant, the more than16-year-old Cucina Urbana in Bankers Hill.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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In 1979, critical military defections accelerated the fall of the monarchy.—
Narges Bajoghli,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The race to commercialize perovskite technology has accelerated rapidly in recent years.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Never use your high-beam lights.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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The team had started the season on a losing streak, and tensions were high.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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No doubt using a light touch so as to avoid excessive product buildup, Anderson augmented her prep with the Multi Moisture Cream.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The team’s latest run of continuity dates to the first-round selections of Adebayo in 2017 and Herro in 2019, augmented along the way with the likes of Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry, Terry Rozier, Andrew Wiggins and this past offseason Powell.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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Rizzi even rose to associate head coach for two years prior to leaving the Dolphins after the 2018 season.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, the December survey showed that respondents’ expectations of losing their job rose to the highest mean probability since April 2025, while the probability of those voluntarily quitting dropped to the lowest rate since July 2023.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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The high prevalence of addiction — and the department’s struggle to keep prescribed and illicit drug use under control — has placed heightened strain not only on officers and facility staff but also on wider social safety net in surrounding communities.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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Austin expedites permitting for builders providing heightened workplace protections.—
Terri Gerstein,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The 2026 Golden Globes winners have boosted front-running contenders in an awards season already filled with Hollywood excellence.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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But this is a Martha Stewart production boosted by the expert medical insight of a top dermatologist.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increased. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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