as in elevated
being at a higher level than average
an increased concentration of sugar in the bloodstream
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as in expanded
to make greater in size, amount, or number
we have to increase the number of season-ticket holders if the local sports franchise is to survive
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as in accelerated
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the number of Internet users increased exponentially during the 1990s
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Recent Examples of increased
Garrett Downs, CNBC, 10 June 2026
The strongest effect came from increased feelings of security, trust and reliance within the relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Robert Duffy, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
Last year Jordan increased its cash rebate program to 45% of local spend and introduced additional tax exemptions, making location shoots for foreign productions particularly attractive.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 15 June 2026
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Adjective
The agency is also implementing quarantine zones, increased trapping, surveillance and outreach.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 10 June 2026
The strongest effect came from increased feelings of security, trust and reliance within the relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Verb
Trump has shut down projects and imposed tariffs that have increased costs and discouraged the investments necessary to meet the CLCPA’s goals of reducing emissions by 2030 and again by 2040.
—Robert Duffy, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
Last year Jordan increased its cash rebate program to 45% of local spend and introduced additional tax exemptions, making location shoots for foreign productions particularly attractive.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for increased
Adjective
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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The cabin was expanded to include sleep spaces and communal dining areas for ski students—thousands of Icelanders would pass through every summer season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The legacy of rules dates back to 1972, initially shaped by choreographer Texie Waterman and expanded during Suzanne Mitchell's directorship from 1976 to 1989.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Verb
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On a sunny day in late May, a brand-new Mazda CX-5 was accelerated to about 40 mph and driven toward a stationary object with the express purpose of testing whether the vehicle would hit it.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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China’s economic imbalance worsened in May as retail sales fell at the fastest pace in years, while industrial output accelerated, new data showed.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Beren has achived high ratings from customers since moving into a stylish dining room that was formerly a vegetarian fine-dining restaurant.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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When nutrient levels are high, feasting algae can quickly reproduce.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Verb
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The actor’s ensemble was augmented by the delicate pieces of diamond jewelry D’Arcy used to accessorize their look, totaling to more than $65,000.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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This documentary follows the recording during a six-day period in 2025 and, augmented by Bareilles’ trademark openness, expounds on the personal hardships and grief the songstress/actress endured the past several years.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Two Canada geese and six gangly brown-suède goslings walked among the refuse, while in the near distance the truck horns and the protesters’ chants rose up.—
Ian Frazier,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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The deal comes after the Consumer Price Index in May rose to its highest level in more than three years, with energy prices accounting for more than 60% of the monthly inflation increase.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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In two new videos shared on Thursday, June 11, the influencer told her 1 million TikTok followers about the heightened toll her illness has taken on her body.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Disruption has quickly become the new norm, with macro-scale events happening consecutively and concurrently rather than sporadically, requiring heightened risk management.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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That rare combination boosted both demand and buying power, sending homes flying off the market and prices rising.—
Chuck Bonfiglio,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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That victory boosted the Americans into the Round of 16.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increased. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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