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
Due to quirks of history and property tax law, a special tax increment district to fund a major project — like a baseball stadium — would generate more revenue on the west side of the Sacramento River.
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Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Additionally, bids typically increase in small increments, potentially keeping certain goods accessible to those who might not want to auction on platforms where prices jump substantially with each new offer.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Many Salvadorans have lived in the United States for 25 years under Temporary Protected Status, which allows those already in the country to stay with work permits in increments of up to 18 months as long as the Homeland Security secretary deems conditions unsafe for return.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Wings must be ordered in increments of six and paired with another menu item.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
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Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Additionally, bids typically increase in small increments, potentially keeping certain goods accessible to those who might not want to auction on platforms where prices jump substantially with each new offer.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Many Salvadorans have lived in the United States for 25 years under Temporary Protected Status, which allows those already in the country to stay with work permits in increments of up to 18 months as long as the Homeland Security secretary deems conditions unsafe for return.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Wings must be ordered in increments of six and paired with another menu item.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for increment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increment
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Looking ahead, the biggest growth drivers for Cisco will likely be hyperscaler AI build-outs and enterprise artificial intelligence networking upgrades, in addition to campus modernization as requirements for traffic, security, and latency increase, according to HSBC.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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School nutrition directors say that the increases are not enough and Congress needs to rethink the reimbursement formula as meal program costs rise.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
15 May 2026
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While states had sought to change their maps for partisan gain, Republicans in some Southern states are also scrambling to redraw their House district boundaries after the Supreme Court weakened a key provision of the Voting Rights Act in a landmark decision last month.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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China’s economy is now about 60% to 70% as big as that of the US, a gain of more than threefold in the past 20 years.—
David Westin,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Rice University’s Kinder Institute study found that newcomer students in the kindergarten through fifth grade age range who are eligible for intensive newcomer English programs experience a measurable academic boost, lasting up to three years after eligibility.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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Ewing and Cortes have the potential to help fantasy managers who need a boost to their lineup.—
Mike Barner,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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In addition to its speakers, the event had food available and activities for children.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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In addition to surf and sand, the beach has historical attractions, as well as nearby spots for drinks and seafood.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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“Increment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increment. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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