increased

adjective

in·​creased in-ˈkrēst How to pronounce increased (audio)
ˈin-ˌkrēst
Synonyms of increasednext
: 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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The cars in the NASCAR Cup Series keep running closer together, but the increased competitiveness hasn’t slowed down the drivers of Hendrick Motorsports. — Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2025 Participants with dysmorphic concerns were more likely to have a greater focus on themselves during a Zoom call and increased appearance concerns. — Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025 That upward move suggests that alongside increased purchases, Roan’s first major hit is being played more and more on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 Amid the recent news of detainments, deportations, and higher immigration scrutiny under the Trump administration, Americans are feeling increased anxiety about crossing U.S. borders. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for increased

Word History

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of increased was in 1540

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