INCREASED Synonyms: 123 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

in-ˈkrēst

Definition of increased

as in elevated

being at a higher level than average an increased concentration of sugar in the bloodstream

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increased

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verb

past tense of increase

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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Adjective

Still, symptoms can accompany the condition, Rao explains, including fatigue, swelling in the legs or ankles, shortness of breath, frequent urination, increased thirst, or chest discomfort. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 Chronic Disease Effects With age, there’s an increased risk of developing medical illnesses. — Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2026

Verb

In response, the market odds of a rate hike at the Fed's September meeting increased significantly, according to the CME Group's FedWatch tool . — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026 The entry of streaming services such as Amazon, Apple and Netflix have only increased the rights fees. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for increased

Recent Examples of Synonyms for increased

Adjective

This week, Shin stated that despite easing US-Iran tensions, inflation in South Korea is expected to remain elevated for a prolonged period.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The last night was when Belafonte unexpectedly found himself on stage with his left leg elevated.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of elevated

Verb

Chinese manufacturers have expanded from areas including etching and deposition into ion implantation, inspection and metrology, according to Goldman.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
His father, Charles, had expanded the New Jersey real estate development business his grandfather, a Polish Holocaust survivor, had begun after starting out as a construction laborer.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of expanded

Verb

China accelerated its domestic chipmaking efforts after Washington tightened restrictions on Huawei Technologies in 2020, cutting the company off from TSMC.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Prince was able to free the ATV and accelerated toward the deputy, striking him and knocking him to the ground.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of accelerated

Adjective

This isn’t unusual for the agency; in April, USPS raised prices by 8% due to higher fuel costs.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning that applies to more than 1 million people in San Diego County, mostly across inland valleys, foothills and mountains where high temperatures will approach or exceed 95 to 114 degrees.

— Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of high

Verb

SiriusXM launched a dedicated Dolly Parton Tribute Channel (105) built around her music and related artists and collaborators, augmented by listener recollections.

— Russ Penuell, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026
Even Jeremy Allen White, the actor known in part for a steamy Calvin Klein underwear campaign that flaunted his very real muscles, has been augmented by this pocket of the internet.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of augmented

Adjective

Travelers planning to visit America’s neighbor to the north may be wondering what the heightened tensions mean for their trips.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Southern California Edison is considering thousands of public safety power shutoffs across the region as the heightened heat risk continues to pose danger.

— Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of heightened

Verb

The continent's sweltering summer has meanwhile boosted demand for air conditioning and other energy-hungry appliances at a time when demand for gas, widely used for Europe's heating and cooking needs, naturally falls.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Beyond the impact for populations the organization serves, Iyer said the promise of Daisy Chain Fields has boosted morale among NWLC staff during an extremely difficult time in America.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

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