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
Alternatively, microwave chocolate at 50 percent power in 30-second increments, stirring well between each, until mostly melted.
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Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
Setting up the grill for cooking is easy, thanks to digital controls and presets with 15-degree increments between 180 and 450 degrees.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
North Lake Tahoe’s 2% increment has been reauthorized by voters multiple times, including in 2002, 2012 and 2022.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Money from the Community Redevelopment Agency would likely rely on tax increment financing, which leverages future tax value increases to pay for current projects.
—Nina Moske, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026
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Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
Setting up the grill for cooking is easy, thanks to digital controls and presets with 15-degree increments between 180 and 450 degrees.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
North Lake Tahoe’s 2% increment has been reauthorized by voters multiple times, including in 2002, 2012 and 2022.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Money from the Community Redevelopment Agency would likely rely on tax increment financing, which leverages future tax value increases to pay for current projects.
—Nina Moske, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for increment
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In addition to the president’s resignation, unions are demanding wage increases and an end to fuel and dollar shortages.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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The scale of Musk’s own net worth is now almost impossible to comprehend, such that, on Monday, SpaceX’s stock rallied, and Musk’s one-day gain was more than the net worth of Bill Gates, once the richest person in the world.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
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However, Nawrocki is a nationalist politician who has exploited anti-Ukrainian sentiment for electoral gain.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Advertisement Economic relief for Iran The deal’s financial relief for Iran, while a concern for some American lawmakers, could actually be a boost for the global economy, analysts say.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
19 June 2026
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Charcoal lends an extra purifying boost, while hydrolyzed keratin smooths frizz and softens hair after cleansing.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
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The contributions to Becerra and Bonta are one signal that AI giants and their employees have taken notice, investing in state elections in addition to congressional races.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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In addition to a woman believed by authorities to be O'Brien's girlfriend, a 3-year-old was also in the apartment at the time of the initial shooting, according to court documents.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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“Increment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increment. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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