: made or become greater : augmented
at increased risk for heart disease
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Examples of increased in a Sentence
an increased concentration of sugar in the bloodstream
Recent Examples on the Web
This affordable garden’s grow light provides increased amounts of red light to help your plants flourish.
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Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
The loss-making company’s woes also come at a time when an unprecedented housing crisis is causing increased stress among the country’s property developers and construction firms.
—Bloomberg, Fortune Asia, 10 Apr. 2024
With the apparent increased level of talent among the tight ends, and a finally healthy Arroyo, McCormick’s playing time will likely be diminished.
—Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
However, increased activity and chaos at home are challenging.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2024
Each bottle offers a thirty day supply, but the Silencil website suggests that for more severe cases, an increased dosage could offer better results.
—Michael Carroll, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Taylor noted that while long-term models did not agree with each other on when exactly that storm system was expected to hit, weather patterns indicated cloud coverage and an increased chance of precipitation was likely for eclipse day.
—The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2024
Fast food industry says expect increased costs, layoffs Advocates for the restaurant industry fear that operating hours will reduce, prices will increase and jobs will be cut as employers deal with new labor costs.
—USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024
Moses Moody chipped in 15 points with an increased role, and Jackson-Davis (18 points, eight rebounds, three blocks) continued to make an impact in the frontcourt.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024
Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
The loss-making company’s woes also come at a time when an unprecedented housing crisis is causing increased stress among the country’s property developers and construction firms.
—Bloomberg, Fortune Asia, 10 Apr. 2024
With the apparent increased level of talent among the tight ends, and a finally healthy Arroyo, McCormick’s playing time will likely be diminished.
—Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
However, increased activity and chaos at home are challenging.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2024
Each bottle offers a thirty day supply, but the Silencil website suggests that for more severe cases, an increased dosage could offer better results.
—Michael Carroll, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Taylor noted that while long-term models did not agree with each other on when exactly that storm system was expected to hit, weather patterns indicated cloud coverage and an increased chance of precipitation was likely for eclipse day.
—The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2024
Fast food industry says expect increased costs, layoffs Advocates for the restaurant industry fear that operating hours will reduce, prices will increase and jobs will be cut as employers deal with new labor costs.
—USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024
Moses Moody chipped in 15 points with an increased role, and Jackson-Davis (18 points, eight rebounds, three blocks) continued to make an impact in the frontcourt.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024
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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/increased. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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