increased

adjective

in·​creased in-ˈkrēst 

ˈin-ˌkrēst

: made or become greater : augmented

at increased risk for heart disease

Synonyms

• elevated
• high
• heightened

Examples of increased in a Sentence

an increased concentration of sugar in the bloodstream

Recent Examples on the Web

The increased broadcast exposure gave a 21.4% boost to the team’s commercial and sponsorship revenue with partners including Nike and Uber Eats paying a total of $2.3 million (£1.8 million) in 2024. —Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025

Novo Nordisk citing increased competition is actually a positive sign for Eli Lilly. —Jeff Marks, CNBC, 29 July 2025

Meanwhile, California Senate Bill 79 would allow increased construction of multifamily homes near public transit such as rail stations and bus lines and allow some projects to bypass local regulations. —Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2025

Improper installations caused increased resistance by the ductwork itself to the flow of air, a phenomenon known as static pressure. —Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for increased

• predeceased
• unreleased
• beast
• ceased
• creased
• east
• feast
• fleeced
• geest
• greased
• leased
• least