: made or become greater : augmented
at increased risk for heart disease
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an increased concentration of sugar in the bloodstream
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There are plenty of reasons to expect increased demand, including the growth of data centers and the electrification of heating and transit, but so far, there's been no clear sign of it in the data.
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John Timmer, Ars Technica, 27 Jan. 2025
Showa and Nissin assert that their novel approach offers better stability while in use, thanks to the increased surface area where these parts meet.
—New Atlas, 26 Jan. 2025
That kind of extreme heat can weigh heavily on human health, causing increased rates of dehydration and heat stroke; exacerbating chronic health conditions, like respiratory disorders; impacting brain function; and, ultimately, leading to death.
—Jill Langlois, NPR, 25 Jan. 2025
But many Biden-era tax enforcement priorities − such as increased audits scrutinizing personal use of corporate jets by the wealthy − may now be in jeopardy.
—Davis Winkie, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
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John Timmer, Ars Technica, 27 Jan. 2025
Showa and Nissin assert that their novel approach offers better stability while in use, thanks to the increased surface area where these parts meet.
—New Atlas, 26 Jan. 2025
That kind of extreme heat can weigh heavily on human health, causing increased rates of dehydration and heat stroke; exacerbating chronic health conditions, like respiratory disorders; impacting brain function; and, ultimately, leading to death.
—Jill Langlois, NPR, 25 Jan. 2025
But many Biden-era tax enforcement priorities − such as increased audits scrutinizing personal use of corporate jets by the wealthy − may now be in jeopardy.
—Davis Winkie, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/increased. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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