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
Shelby Stewart, Essence, 31 Jan. 2025
With the breeding season ongoing, Chicago residents should expect increased sightings and are encouraged to follow safety guidelines when encountering wildlife.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
For example, researchers have shown that people’s intentions to act against climate change can be increased by asking them to watch popular movies with climate-crisis storylines such as An Inconvenient Truth (2006) and The Day After Tomorrow (2004).
—Jeremy Barber, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Their recognition comes at a pivotal time when the sports industry is witnessing increased efforts toward diversity and inclusion.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 31 Jan. 2025
With the breeding season ongoing, Chicago residents should expect increased sightings and are encouraged to follow safety guidelines when encountering wildlife.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
In a September 2022 letter to Borowski, the state health department said the number of people ordered for competency evaluations more than once had increased fivefold from 2016 to 2022, from 111 people to 587.
—Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
For example, researchers have shown that people’s intentions to act against climate change can be increased by asking them to watch popular movies with climate-crisis storylines such as An Inconvenient Truth (2006) and The Day After Tomorrow (2004).
—Jeremy Barber, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for increased
Adjective
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Still, in light of the recent stronger than expected Consumer Price Index, markets might have a slightly elevated level of sensitivity when this report is released.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Similarly, Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic expressed concern that inflation could stay elevated, noting potential pressures from tariffs and immigration policy.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Later, after the horrors of World War II, the laws of war were expanded to protect civilians.—
Hurst Hannum,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
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The number and types of voting members have been expanded to include more than 300 entertainment journalists from around the world.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2025
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Finally, accelerated demand led by corporate refugees is being met by a steady supply of businesses from retiring baby boomers.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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According to recent studies, the rate of change across several key factors has accelerated by 183% in the past four years, largely driven by emerging technologies, including generative artificial intelligence.—
Sherzod Odilov,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The stakes of the German election on Sunday could not be higher.—
Ido Vock,
TIME,
22 Feb. 2025
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The risks associated with this type of procedure are generally low and the potential for a good recovery and return to play is high.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Kinship and hierarchy were replaced or augmented by coöperative relationships that individuals entered into voluntarily—covenants, promises, and the economically essential contracts.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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The ample cabinet space in the kitchen is augmented by a large pantry.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Novo Nordisk’s Fundamentals Over Recent Years Novo Nordisk’s revenue rose over 2x from 127 billion DKK in 2020 to 271 billion DKK for the last twelve-month period.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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In terms of the design, the mix of rose gold and rhodium plating on the dial brings an industrial feel to the timepieces.—
Sophie Furley,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Packers defensive lineman Karl Brooks pushed his way forward through the Bears line, leaped with his hand raised and blocked Santos’ kick.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2025
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Many of its members had been directly affected by the war on drugs and her association with the plant raised eyebrows.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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However, since spring, the downturn has sharply intensified across luxury goods sectors, including fashion, accessories, watches, cars and even beauty.—
Stéphane JG Girod,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Those theories only intensified after Live Nation — one of the world’s biggest touring companies, which backed Bey’s most recent trek, the Renaissance World Tour — reposted the musician’s teasers on its own socials.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increased. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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