: made or become greater : augmented
at increased risk for heart disease
Examples of increased in a Sentence
an increased concentration of sugar in the bloodstream
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Research has shown that there is a 42% increased likelihood of tuning in to a full game after watching clips and interviews on TikTok, according to WARC Media.
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Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Hotels are also preparing for increased demand.
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Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The need to complete that project has grown in urgency as NASA has faced increased competition with its space race rival, China, imbuing SpaceX’s sudden change in priorities with both financial and political stakes.
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Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
In addition to Ebola, the New World Screwworm is making an increased appearance as well.
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Jay Reddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Hotels are also preparing for increased demand.
—
Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The need to complete that project has grown in urgency as NASA has faced increased competition with its space race rival, China, imbuing SpaceX’s sudden change in priorities with both financial and political stakes.
—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
In addition to Ebola, the New World Screwworm is making an increased appearance as well.
—
Jay Reddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/increased. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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