as in increases
something added (as by growth)
added another big increment to the sales total this quarter
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Recent Examples of increments
Split up focus time into 5-minute increments with breaks in between and longer tasks into small chunks.
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Liz Regalia,
Parents,
23 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.
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Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2026
The city has already distributed over $7 million — using revenue from a local tax on legal marijuana sales — to hundreds of people in $25,000 increments to be used for home repairs, down payments on property, and interest or late penalties on property in the city.
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Safiyah Riddle,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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.
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Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
These increments can boost both productivity and creativity by giving the brain time to reset, according to experts.
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Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Advanced reservations are required and can be made in two-hour increments.
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Alexandra Maloney
june 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
Crew members measuring the depth of the river would take what are known as soundings in 6-foot increments called fathoms.
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Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
23 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
The city has already distributed over $7 million — using revenue from a local tax on legal marijuana sales — to hundreds of people in $25,000 increments to be used for home repairs, down payments on property, and interest or late penalties on property in the city.
—
Safiyah Riddle,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
Alternatively, microwave chocolate at 50 percent power in 30-second increments, stirring well between each, until mostly melted.
—
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
These increments can boost both productivity and creativity by giving the brain time to reset, according to experts.
—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Advanced reservations are required and can be made in two-hour increments.
—
Alexandra Maloney
june 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
Crew members measuring the depth of the river would take what are known as soundings in 6-foot increments called fathoms.
—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increments
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
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For generations, many professionals developed expertise through repetitive tasks, routine analysis, and gradual increases in responsibility.
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On a similar point, the most recent Art Basel & UBS Art Market Report noted major boosts to the Old Masters and Impressionism markets.
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Pre-tournament friendlies provided boosts.
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“Increments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increments. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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