Definition of incrementnext

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Recent Examples of increment The company filed a tax increment financing (TIF) request to build in the city’s Astra Enterprise Park, the former Sunflower Ammunition Plant grounds. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 The layoffs continue a trend that has been taking place across all three major music companies over the past several years, more commonly in a series of increments rather than single, large-scale reductions; however, this UMG move is a major one. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 Raise and lower the heat in gradual increments, and work with ingredients at compatible temperatures to ensure gradual incorporation. — Laura Manzano, Martha Stewart, 14 Oct. 2026 In sharp contrast to sprawling industry conferences or high-volume networking mixers where business cards are exchanged in seven-minute increments, these occasions are engineered for depth, the co-founders said. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for increment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increment
Noun
  • Another investigation documented a television price increase at a retail store.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
  • At this time, the proposal under discussion doesn’t include a debt ceiling increase.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 13 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The Rams still managed to rack up 513 yards of offense on the Broncos, including several big plays in which a Rams receiver was wide open, or several Bronco defenders missed tackles that turned a short gain into a big play.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2026
  • In the middle of the second quarter, the Tigers got to the red zone and had three consecutive plays with no gain (incomplete back shoulder comeback, stuffed Jamal Roberts run, incomplete pass to empty space).
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The $846 million compensation boost includes merit increases, incentives, pay-range adjustments, and other workforce investments.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Fabrizio previously urged Republicans to campaign on lowering prescription drug prices, finding in an April 2025 poll that the issue could give GOP candidates in toss-up districts a 20-point boost.
    — Gabe Kaminsky, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Fontecchio and Gardner were the new additions to the Heat’s bench unit after logging just five minutes and two minutes, respectively, across the first four games of this trip.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Pick the right spot to park (a bug-free stretch of white-sand beach, perhaps), and the open-air hatch is a beautiful addition to your outdoor living space.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Nov. 2026

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“Increment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increment. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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