Definition of incrementnext

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Recent Examples of increment Tax incentives for Scarritt development spark city debate The City Council approved a tax increment financing plan for the project in December. Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026 Split up focus time into 5-minute increments with breaks in between and longer tasks into small chunks. Liz Regalia, Parents, 23 June 2026 Zap it in a microwave-safe container in 15-second increments until thawed throughout. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 22 June 2026 Stalls are paid in one-hour increments to allow for shorter stays in premium/higher-demand zones; the rate is $1 per hour. Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for increment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increment
Noun
  • The group, which has a team of volunteers dedicated to tracking immigration enforcement, has seen a noticeable increase in enforcement since January 2025.
    Mathew Miranda July 9, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • As the market scales and visibility increases, legislative frameworks are likely to follow.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • Gifts from foundations, such as those backed by the Samueli and Sun families, rose by about 3%, despite huge gains in stock markets and other assets that typically boost the financial health of foundations.
    Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
  • Brendan McDermid | Reuters Meta shares rallied on Friday, lifting their gains for the week to 15%, on pace for the best weekly performance since early 2024, as optimism builds around CEO Mark Zuckerberg's artificial intelligence strategy.
    CJ Haddad, CNBC, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • This narrative was given a rocket-fuel boost when UC math professors released an open letter demanding standardized tests be reinstated to weed out the unprepared students cluttering their classes.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Another one of Lopez’s Paris looks was given a significant boost by a pair of Christian Louboutin pumps in neutral beige leather.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • Regardless of whether listeners caught it, Watts’s aggressive proto-punk drum beat and the addition of a fuzz tone made the song sound even dirtier.
    René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026
  • Key steps include focusing on additions, recognizing emotional payoffs, reducing friction, and sharing successes to make habits self-sustaining.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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“Increment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increment. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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