: 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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To help meet increased demand, Kansas City amended its short-term rental ordinance. —
Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026 The car also features an even more aggressive aero kit, more lightweight parts (including a set of magnesium wheels), and a set of high-performance tires that provide increased grip. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026 Roblox, a gaming platform popular with kids, will implement increased protections for young users and pay more than $12 million to the state of Nevada in what state Attorney General Aaron Ford on Wednesday called a first-of-its-kind agreement. —CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026 The good news is music festivals are safer than ever, thanks to increased focus on on-site medical staff and equipment, says Matt Friedman, national medical director at CrowdRx, which provides medical care at over 20 major music festivals around the country each year. —ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for increased
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Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026 The car also features an even more aggressive aero kit, more lightweight parts (including a set of magnesium wheels), and a set of high-performance tires that provide increased grip. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026 Roblox, a gaming platform popular with kids, will implement increased protections for young users and pay more than $12 million to the state of Nevada in what state Attorney General Aaron Ford on Wednesday called a first-of-its-kind agreement. —CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026 The good news is music festivals are safer than ever, thanks to increased focus on on-site medical staff and equipment, says Matt Friedman, national medical director at CrowdRx, which provides medical care at over 20 major music festivals around the country each year. —ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for increased
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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/increased. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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