increased

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adjective

in·​creased in-ˈkrēst How to pronounce increased (audio)
ˈin-ˌkrēst
Synonyms of increasednext
: made or become greater : augmented
at increased risk for heart disease

increased

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past tense and past participle of increase entry 1

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Adjective an increased concentration of sugar in the bloodstream
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The company’s turnaround strategy, launched by new CEO Michael Fiddelke after former CEO Brian Cornell stepped down, includes store refreshes, increased staffing, and more aggressive pricing. — Nancy Jiang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 The embassy warned that increased British involvement would carry increased consequences. — Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 At Fleet Feet’s Columbus Circle store in New York, employees have noticed increased interest in moisture-wicking and cooling apparel, as well as high-electrolyte drink mixes, capsules and chewable tablets. — Nadia Neophytou, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Stocks of exchanges like CME Group and CBOE Global Markets fell in early June on the heels of the approval of domestic perps, on worries that the asset could create increased competition for existing players with traditional futures contracts. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for increased

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First Known Use

Adjective

1540, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of increased was in 1540

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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/increased. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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