: 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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Those opposed to a carbon levy, such as Brazil, China and Saudi Arabia, have raised concerns over economic competitiveness and increased inequalities.
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Sam Meredith, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
That's particularly due to increased demands and societal pressures that are greatly fueled by social media.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 5 Apr. 2025
In fact, the increased prominence of court orders that apply nationwide really took off in the first Trump administration when courts often blocked the administration's plans.
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Trump is showing increased frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who appears to be stalling and complicating efforts to agree to a limited ceasefire with Ukraine.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
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Sam Meredith, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
That's particularly due to increased demands and societal pressures that are greatly fueled by social media.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 5 Apr. 2025
In fact, the increased prominence of court orders that apply nationwide really took off in the first Trump administration when courts often blocked the administration's plans.
—Christina Gatti, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
Trump is showing increased frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who appears to be stalling and complicating efforts to agree to a limited ceasefire with Ukraine.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 1 Apr. 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 13 Apr. 2025.
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