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
Stalls are paid in one-hour increments to allow for shorter stays in premium/higher-demand zones; the rate is $1 per hour.
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Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 10 June 2026
Team officials will likely seek tax-increment financing for the project, too.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
Advanced reservations are required and can be made in two-hour increments.
—Alexandra Maloney
june 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Herman said that unlike the Oak Brook Promenade development built many years ago across Meyers Road, the Amazon store project is moving forward without tax increment financing or any financial incentives from the village.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
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Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 10 June 2026
Team officials will likely seek tax-increment financing for the project, too.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
Advanced reservations are required and can be made in two-hour increments.
—Alexandra Maloney
june 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Herman said that unlike the Oak Brook Promenade development built many years ago across Meyers Road, the Amazon store project is moving forward without tax increment financing or any financial incentives from the village.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 8 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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Electra’s analysis found that the configuration could deliver up to a 17 percent efficiency improvement beyond gains expected by 2050 from advanced structures, engine technologies, and aerodynamic improvements.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Your 10th House of Career gains shine as beauty-loving Venus arrives, supporting confident polish and the power of understated presence.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 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 20 Jun. 2026.
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