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
The story was written in increments over, maybe, the past eight years.
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Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 25 May 2025
For executives who measure days in such increments, minutes matter.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Both spa-like features can be used separately or together and in 10-, 20-, or 30-minute increments.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 22 May 2025
To finance the town hall/fire station project, Chesterton expanded its tax increment financing (TIF) district so that a portion of the property tax receipts can be used to pay off a bond for the $4 million project.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
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Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 25 May 2025
For executives who measure days in such increments, minutes matter.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Both spa-like features can be used separately or together and in 10-, 20-, or 30-minute increments.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 22 May 2025
To finance the town hall/fire station project, Chesterton expanded its tax increment financing (TIF) district so that a portion of the property tax receipts can be used to pay off a bond for the $4 million project.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for increment
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The authority has been imposing consistent double-digit rate increases on local water agencies in recent years primarily because of declining demand.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Do this right up front and the chance of renewal increases considerably.—
Jennifer Lotito,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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India and Vietnam made the largest gains – with both receiving attention from Trump in recent weeks, especially India – with the former increasing its market share from 0.12% to 16.89% and the latter from 6.32% to 16.75%.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Efficiency gains may help, but the shift toward energy-hungry inference workloads will further strain capacity.—
Quartz Staff,
Quartz,
29 May 2025
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There’s also a thick outsole, providing a platform effect in addition to a slight heel for a boost in height.—
Mikelle Street,
Footwear News,
25 May 2025
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Remember, anyone who signs up in Colorado, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia will be eligible for a 15-to-1 odds boost.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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In addition to cost savings and a reduced carbon footprint, the Park District shares in expanding access to clean energy, improving grid resilience and creating jobs in the renewable energy industry, according to a May press release from E4.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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In addition, Hallmark Media named Jessica Tasler Noble chief culture officer, moving over from Hallmark Product & Retail, and succeeding Sabrina Wiewel, who will now serve as executive VP of Crayola Studios.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2025
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“Increment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increment. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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