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
Decisionmaking power Though the four-day school week is renewed in 10-year increments, a yes vote won’t necessarily lock the schedule in place for a decade.
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
The township is only using money from the Union Centre Boulevard tax increment financing district to buy the site.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025
The prototype enables movement in 30-degree increments, supporting four distinct gripping, resting, or gesturing positions.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
One study, for example, showed that every two-hour increment spent sitting and watching TV increased the risk of obesity by 23% and diabetes by 14%.
—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
The township is only using money from the Union Centre Boulevard tax increment financing district to buy the site.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025
The prototype enables movement in 30-degree increments, supporting four distinct gripping, resting, or gesturing positions.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
One study, for example, showed that every two-hour increment spent sitting and watching TV increased the risk of obesity by 23% and diabetes by 14%.
—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for increment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increment
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Based on his wealth-to-spending math, Yaros estimated that stock market gains in the last 12 months from the tech sector alone will boost annual consumption by nearly $250 billion, which would account for more than 20% of the cumulative spending increase.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
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Electronics would have seen the biggest increase, with shoppers spending an extra $186 while clothing or accessories would have cost $82 more.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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The company said all regions and channels delivered double-digit gains.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Needing a first down to seal the game, McCarthy found Jalen Nailor for a 16-yard gain to convert on a high-pressure third down that allowed the Vikings to take a knee and run out the rest of the clock.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The boot features a black leather upper with a platform-style 2-inch heel, providing a height boost without compromising comfort, and a lug sole that’s suitable for icy terrain.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Both of those were fine, and Conclave got a boost from the camp potential of its Vatican intrigues, but this new movie suggests that Berger isn’t capable of rising above his source material or, in this case, even meeting it.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Dan Angel and Bradley Gardner executive produce, with both Duhame and Kelly executive producing in addition to starring.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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In addition to free admission, members receive invitations to members-only preview parties and special events, free admission to approximately six After Hours events, $4 off tickets to Speed Cinema, discounted admission on select programs, and more.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Increment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increment. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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