: 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 researchers found that increased levels of aerobic exercise in the aging rats reduced the appearance of these markers, indicating a slower onset of Alzheimer's.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Zoom out: The Denver native and longtime energy entrepreneur is an unapologetic advocate for the oil and gas industry, seizing any opportunity to discuss how increased production can improve human lives across the globe.
—Hans Nichols, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
Despite the increased flexibility, the Broncos will try to take lessons from a free agency and offseason approach driven by necessary frugality.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025
Why High-Fiber Diets May Protect Against Infection A computational analysis of gut microbiome composition based on more than 12,000 stool samples from 45 countries highlighted how increased fiber intake feeds protective bacteria from the genus Faecalibacterium.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Zoom out: The Denver native and longtime energy entrepreneur is an unapologetic advocate for the oil and gas industry, seizing any opportunity to discuss how increased production can improve human lives across the globe.
—Hans Nichols, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
Despite the increased flexibility, the Broncos will try to take lessons from a free agency and offseason approach driven by necessary frugality.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025
Why High-Fiber Diets May Protect Against Infection A computational analysis of gut microbiome composition based on more than 12,000 stool samples from 45 countries highlighted how increased fiber intake feeds protective bacteria from the genus Faecalibacterium.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/increased. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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