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
As befitting a company that measures its market cap in trillion-dollar increments ($3.1 trillion as of June 2), Apple’s bar for success is high.
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 June 2025
The event center is funded in part through a $46 million sales tax increment pledge from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and the Colorado Economic Development Commission’s (EDC) Regional Tourism Act program.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
The City Council will now consider establishing a community improvement district, tax increment financing, industrial revenue bonds and a property tax abatement to help fund the project’s construction during Monday’s special meeting.
—Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2025
Dunk your face for 30 seconds, either all at once or in small increments if that is easier.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 June 2025
The event center is funded in part through a $46 million sales tax increment pledge from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and the Colorado Economic Development Commission’s (EDC) Regional Tourism Act program.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
The City Council will now consider establishing a community improvement district, tax increment financing, industrial revenue bonds and a property tax abatement to help fund the project’s construction during Monday’s special meeting.
—Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2025
Dunk your face for 30 seconds, either all at once or in small increments if that is easier.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for increment
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One reported a 60% increase in sales within four months, while another saved 30-hours per week on decision-making processes, according to Medone.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Spike in Civilian Deaths The United Nations has reported a sharp increase in civilian casualties in Ukraine.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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These gains are achieved through standardized, scalable and reusable systems as well as automated workflows.—
Steve Millidge,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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In Europe, the Stoxx 600 is up 6.7%, and in Asia, most major markets are in positive territory, with Hong Kong and South Korea posting a whopping 20% gain year to date.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
1 July 2025
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However, here’s the catch: these estimates do not even include the prospective boost from the new cryptocurrency offerings.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Because of the sizable performance boost, the car can now cover the quarter-mile in a production record 7.9 seconds.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
30 June 2025
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Auckland City earned $3.58m USD for their participation in the tournament, in addition to a $1m bonus from FIFA for the draw against Boca.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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In addition to Akbar Sheikh, other interviewees include internet business entrepreneurs such as Tai Lopez, Russell Brunson, Mike Winnet, Dan Henry, as well as motivational online life-style and mental health experts such as Gretchen Rubin, Lauren Tickner, Alex Partridge and Robert Waldinger.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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“Increment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increment. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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