: 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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Inflation Considerations: Injecting substantial funds into the economy could raise concerns about inflation, as increased demand might outpace supply in specific sectors.
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Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The dates were subsequently postponed and rescheduled and moved to larger venues with Team Shak citing increased demand.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025
So yes, this warm winter has been affected both by a particularly strong El Nino, as well as the increased moisture and higher temperatures due to climate change.
—Graham P. Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
There was no increased risk of side effects in older people.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The dates were subsequently postponed and rescheduled and moved to larger venues with Team Shak citing increased demand.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025
So yes, this warm winter has been affected both by a particularly strong El Nino, as well as the increased moisture and higher temperatures due to climate change.
—Graham P. Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
There was no increased risk of side effects in older people.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for increased
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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/increased. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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