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
CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Studies have linked using antibiotics to inflammatory bowel disease and cardiovascular disease, as well as an increased risk of Clostridioides difficile infection.
—Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
From 2022 to 2024, Mexican authorities greatly increased the seizure of these vehicles and the detention of migrants traveling inside them.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The weather service said an increased — albeit much lower — risk stretched north to a portion of New York and south to northern Florida.
—CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Studies have linked using antibiotics to inflammatory bowel disease and cardiovascular disease, as well as an increased risk of Clostridioides difficile infection.
—Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Farming equipment has gotten more expensive over the years, and the cost of diesel — which powers the machinery — has also increased with the war in Iran.
—Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
From 2022 to 2024, Mexican authorities greatly increased the seizure of these vehicles and the detention of migrants traveling inside them.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for increased
Adjective
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Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and elevated oil prices continue to weigh on global stock markets.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Back in 2017, as FIU expanded, many students were crossing Southwest Eighth Street to get to and from campus.—
Johane Saintil,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The meaning of wellness travel has expanded to include everything from somatic meditation to hormone replacement therapy and grief counseling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Her unraveling was further accelerated by a growing dependence on drugs.—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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Bitcoin futures have accelerated this shift.—
Malana VanTyler
March 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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An assembly of planets moves through your ninth house, putting travel, expansion, and higher purpose at the center of your month.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Strus went on to enter halftime with a game-high 22 points.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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However, they are augmented with powerful AI engines and a large 32GB pool of RAM at an aggressive price.—
Michael Justin Allen Sexton,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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One aspect that may have augmented the funds’ difficulties.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose more than 600 points, while equities in Europe also bounced back on hopes that the Middle East conflict — which had driven oil prices higher and fueled recession fears — may be nearing a resolution.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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More than 200 Hindi language films were released in 2024, earning a total of ₹4,679 Cr (roughly $560 million) in the domestic box office; in 2025, that figure rose to ₹5,504 Cr ($600 million).—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The case comes at a time of heightened uncertainty within the district, where the school board recently voted to place Superintendent Alberto Carvalho on leave pending a federal investigation that has been reported to involve a past contract with an outside education technology company.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
28 Mar. 2026
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District scrutiny and investigations Bill Elliott announced his retirement in January 2026 amid heightened scrutiny of the district's handling of Caleb Elliott's hiring and supervision.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The new album’s first-week sales were boosted by its availability across 24 CD variants and five vinyl variants (all containing collectible items such as photocards, stickers and posters, with some items randomized).—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
22 Mar. 2026
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Davidson, the Big Ten Freshman of the Year, boosted her offensive output to score nine points in the second quarter after being held to two in the first.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increased. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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