: 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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These can cause increased pressure on your blood vessels, which can lead to capillary rupture.
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Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 7 Feb. 2025
But the increased post-pandemic arrivals of Venezuelans seeking asylum have caused a split in the community, with some moving, along with other Americans, to a more hawkish view on immigration.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2025
After destructive wildfires swept across Los Angeles earlier this month, the ceremony decided to go ahead as planned but with an increased emphasis on raising money for relief efforts.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
These moisturizers use ingredients like hyaluronic acid (more on that in a bit) to provide increased moisture and ease vaginal dryness.
—Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 3 Feb. 2025
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Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 7 Feb. 2025
But the increased post-pandemic arrivals of Venezuelans seeking asylum have caused a split in the community, with some moving, along with other Americans, to a more hawkish view on immigration.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2025
After destructive wildfires swept across Los Angeles earlier this month, the ceremony decided to go ahead as planned but with an increased emphasis on raising money for relief efforts.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
These moisturizers use ingredients like hyaluronic acid (more on that in a bit) to provide increased moisture and ease vaginal dryness.
—Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 3 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 2025.
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