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
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
The brand’s knee massager uses contrast therapy to target discomfort, as well as vibration to boost blood flow to the area (research suggests that increased circulation can help with muscle recovery—win, win).
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 18 Aug. 2025
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
That number increased to 56% after pandemic restrictions ended.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Larger decanters generally do improve the aeration of the wine over smaller models because increased surface area leads to better oxygenation.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
The brand’s knee massager uses contrast therapy to target discomfort, as well as vibration to boost blood flow to the area (research suggests that increased circulation can help with muscle recovery—win, win).
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
The primordial magnetic fields likely increased the cosmic web’s density, which would have sped up the formation of stars and galaxies, thereby influencing the universe’s current structure.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
That number increased to 56% after pandemic restrictions ended.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for increased
Adjective
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The service may be unique due to the lie-flat seats, but Twiliner is not the first to introduce an elevated bus experience.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Mencer and Grobmyer traveled to the nation's capital as farms and other operations continue to struggle with low crop prices and elevated production costs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tesla's board has urged shareholders to vote against a proposal calling for a political neutrality policy, which would have expanded board oversight of Musk's political activities.—
Akash Sriram,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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In recent years, Chanel has expanded its support for cinema, which now encompasses everything from costume design to film restoration, in addition to initiatives geared at fostering the next generation of movie directors.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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The independent brand picked up momentum in secondary channels in May, when turnover rose to 36 percent and accelerated further in June, peaking at 43 percent.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
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In addition, Borenstein has accelerated the brand’s progress toward its sustainability commitments, including climate-positive by 2025 and a new commitment to be fully circular by 2030.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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However, the AmCham Shanghai survey found 14% of the respondents reported the environment for foreign businesses in China was worsening, with the tech sector seeing the highest challenges at 31% of industry respondents.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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And research has shown that skilled field trades like those that service the electric system stand to be augmented, not replaced, by artificial intelligence tools such as predictive maintenance and remote diagnostics.—
Brian Deese,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Sep. 2025
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Panchagnula champions augmented intelligence—where AI amplifies human expertise rather than replaces it, using human-in-the-loop workflows.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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That increase was fueled largely by national revenue — television, licensing and sponsorship proceeds shared equally among the 32 franchises — which rose to an average of $433 million per team from $403 million the previous season, according to league executives.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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In the second quarter, sales rose 14 percent, compared with growth of 12 percent in the first quarter.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As these bikes become more readily available and more affordable, more Johnson County cities have rules put in place to ensure safety — or are going back to the drawing board entirely — because of heightened community concerns.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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Russian military aircraft and vessels frequently operate in the area, prompting heightened alert in Japan.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Silksong just passed up yesterday’s 562,000 concurrent Steam playercount record, a stunning number for a $20 indie game, though obviously boosted by its mythological status after seven years of waiting from fans.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The inability, or decision not, to sell players who would have boosted the club’s spending power is a subjective call made by United’s key decision-makers that will never sit right with some supporters.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increased. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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