as in increase
something added (as by growth)
added another big increment to the sales total this quarter
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Recent Examples of increment
Of that total, about 200 units would qualify as affordable housing, much of it assembled with the help of tax incentives known as tax increment financing, using market-rate development to subsidize the affordable units.
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 3 June 2025
In 2014, the town began using tax increment financing to fund new planning and infrastructure projects.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
The soul has been bartered away in 15-second increments, one TV commercial or finishing move kick-out at a time.
—Oliver Bateman, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
In an industry where roadmaps and capital plans are measured in five-year increments, Tan is under pressure to start building confidence immediately.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 29 May 2025
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 3 June 2025
In 2014, the town began using tax increment financing to fund new planning and infrastructure projects.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
The soul has been bartered away in 15-second increments, one TV commercial or finishing move kick-out at a time.
—Oliver Bateman, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
In an industry where roadmaps and capital plans are measured in five-year increments, Tan is under pressure to start building confidence immediately.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for increment
Noun
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The top three contributors to hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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They are seen as disruptive, aggressive and focused solely on short-term gains.—
Alexander Savin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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During the hearing, Hegseth is widely expected to dodge many of the specifics on the military's spending blueprint, which has not been released, and instead highlight recent gains in recruiting numbers and new technology initiatives in the Army.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
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At Buena Nota Bakery & Coffee Shop, a caffeine boost is anything but ordinary.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Colorado has around 584,000 SNAP recipients —10 percent of its population — all of whom are eligible for the boost.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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In addition, Israel struck components of Iran’s air defence network destroying dozens of radar stations and launchers.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The device will reveal information about the engine and control settings, in addition to cockpit conversations, Paul Fromme, a mechanical engineer with the U.K.-based Institution of Mechanical Engineers said in a statement.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 June 2025
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“Increment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increment. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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