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increaser

American  
[in-kree-ser] / ɪnˈkri sər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that increases.

  2. (in plumbing) a coupling increasing in diameter at one end.


Etymology

Origin of increaser

First recorded in 1520–30; increase + -er 1

Example Sentences

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The combination of elevated borrowing costs and slowing economic activity has weakened credit demand and increased risks in mortgage and consumer lending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

It has taken 20 years for the misconceptions about the increased risks of HRT to be corrected — and for the FDA to partially lift the black-box warning on some estrogen products.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Blood tests revealed higher calcium levels and lower iron levels, changes associated with increased risks of osteoporosis and anemia.

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026

Researchers have identified multiple factors linked to increased risks of the disorder, including older parental age, infant prematurity and parental exposure to air pollution and industrial solvents.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

That means that the whole business must be carried on more actively to cover the increased risks and expenses.

From Essays in War-Time Further Studies in the Task of Social Hygiene by Ellis, Havelock

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