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
According to the late, great eclipse photographer Fred Espenak on Nikon, those after a close-up of the blood moon should set the camera to ISO 400, open the lens to the widest aperture, and try a variety of exposures, adjusting the shutter speed in five-second increments.
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Rather than introducing sweeping transformations, change is implemented in measured increments, daily, weekly, and monthly adjustments that allow teams to course-correct in real time.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
The county’s contribution will be paid for through a tax increment reinvestment zone (TIRZ), in which part of the county’s property taxes generated each year are set aside to be spent only within the zone, rather than be spent elsewhere within the county.
—Jonathan M. Alexander, Houston Chronicle, 25 Feb. 2026
MicroTune lets riders nudge assistance up or down in 10% increments on the fly, and Dynamic MicroTune automatically unlocks full power during hard accelerations even when running in a restricted mode.
—New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Rather than introducing sweeping transformations, change is implemented in measured increments, daily, weekly, and monthly adjustments that allow teams to course-correct in real time.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
The county’s contribution will be paid for through a tax increment reinvestment zone (TIRZ), in which part of the county’s property taxes generated each year are set aside to be spent only within the zone, rather than be spent elsewhere within the county.
—Jonathan M. Alexander, Houston Chronicle, 25 Feb. 2026
MicroTune lets riders nudge assistance up or down in 10% increments on the fly, and Dynamic MicroTune automatically unlocks full power during hard accelerations even when running in a restricted mode.
—New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for increment
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This represents a sixfold increase when compared with the last 16 months of the Biden administration, according to the analysis.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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But there are ways to push that increase higher if needed.—
Mark Dee
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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In fact, JPMorgan has already deployed a large language model used by 150,000 employees weekly, and CEO Jamie Dimon acknowledged that productivity gains from AI could mean the bank will employ fewer people in the coming years.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Consuming too much protein can lead to digestive issues, weight gain, and displacing other important nutrients like fiber.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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Lincoln also got a huge boost from the return of all-state guard Jada Patterson, who tore her ACL in the summer but was able to play in the playoffs.—
Greg Riddle,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Lots of layers don’t automatically give limp hair an instant boost.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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The gift was designated to further advance and highlight essential and high-level glioblastoma research at UC San Diego, in addition to inspiring others to follow suit and ultimately contribute to this critical and developing area of medical research.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The addition of Crosby was supposed to be the piece to help lift the Ravens over the top, with the draft picks expected to be part of a rebuilding effort for the Raiders.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Increment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increment. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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