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
Noun
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Hopper saw a 40% increase in air travelers, adding its Disruption Assistance feature – which allows users to instantly rebook if their flight is delayed or canceled, or get a refund – overnight following the DOT’s announcement.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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That said, many of the gains players made here won’t dramatically affect their bottom lines, and the reality is that most players on ECHL deals will still need those second jobs and other sources of income to continue to chase their dream of making it to the next level.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Beck capitalized on that to get shorter gains and set up more manageable third-down situations.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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The city was already buzzing Friday night with both Bears and Packers fans, as the return of the NFL's oldest rivalry is a boost to spirits and business.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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To be sure, how much of a boost beneficiaries see depends on the size of their current benefits.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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In addition to his political activism, Michael was involved with several charities, including serving as chair of the John Douglas French Alzheimer’s Foundation board.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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In addition to this, beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow broke down the matchup and offered their predictions on the contest, as is customary.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Increment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increment. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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