Definition of incrementnext

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Recent Examples of increment 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 Place the remaining ¼ cup (45 g) chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl and heat at 50% power in 10-second increments, stirring well with a rubber spatula after each, until melted, about 30 seconds total. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 Customers don’t care about sprint increments or how quickly the latest release landed. — Tim Lee, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for increment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increment
Noun
  • Credit default swap price increases In the last month, the credit default swap price for CoreWeave is up 50%.
    — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • That represents a substantial increase in output without adding unnecessary mass.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Chinese automakers’ gains in Britain show how quickly consumers will consider a new competitor when the product delivers.
    — Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Existing bank account takeover A criminal gains access to your existing checking account, savings account, retirement account or payment app.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Bass said the Convention Center will give the city an economic boost and argued that the police raises kept the city from losing a much larger number of officers during her time in office.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • According to data from the Associated Press, Democrats have flipped eight House seats held by Republicans compared with two flips by the GOP, giving them a boost in the legislative body.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The 49ers’ bye week also came at a good time, with Mike Evans and Nick Bosa optimistic about returning and the addition of Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner providing another boost.
    — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Greetham, known for his Broadway work in Newsies and his turn opposite Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman in Netflix’s The Prom, as well as roles in Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story, completes the new cast additions.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026

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“Increment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increment. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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