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
From the controversial decision to extend payment terms on vendors and to cover its past-due payments in monthly increments in February to a quick refinancing in August, the future path of Saks Global was a question mark for many.
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
Although the law sets speed limits at increments of 5 mph, the chance of serious injury or death increases considerably at all speeds over 20 mph, and a 5 or 10 mph increase could heighten the danger enormously.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 21 Dec. 2025
Apparently, we are supposed to believe that the northeast corner of Grand Avenue and Victoria Street is blighted and therefore the developer wishing to build there is eligible for tax increment financing, or TIF.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025
Changemaking begins in increments.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 19 Dec. 2025
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
Although the law sets speed limits at increments of 5 mph, the chance of serious injury or death increases considerably at all speeds over 20 mph, and a 5 or 10 mph increase could heighten the danger enormously.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 21 Dec. 2025
Apparently, we are supposed to believe that the northeast corner of Grand Avenue and Victoria Street is blighted and therefore the developer wishing to build there is eligible for tax increment financing, or TIF.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025
Changemaking begins in increments.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for increment
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Even so, salary increases remain comparatively high by historic standards (the pre-pandemic norm was 3%) amid higher total labor expenses (which include salaries, bonuses, variable pay and benefits costs).—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The goal is to have office construction increase, said Mike Smith, president and CEO of Charlotte Center City Partners.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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About 9% of all recycled products collected are reused, so in any flow chart of pollution, there are many places where nonprofits can make gains.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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The barometer has also correctly predicted an annual advance in 41 of 46 years in which January has ended with a gain.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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While that’s a boost for exporters, leaders in the region are concerned that broader economic disruption from a conflict would outweigh the extra income.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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That was helped along by a boost in Cognac sales of more than 3 percent after a 4 percent dip over the rest of the year—not quite enough to balance this out, but potentially a good sign overall.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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In addition to the change of being at a different location, the festival that's traditionally been held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday will be held on Saturday and Sunday.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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As such, the front office could be choosing between retaining Simons and using the full nontaxpayer midlevel exception for a new addition.—
Danny Leroux,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Increment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increment. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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