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
Talks are focusing on unwinding that whole cut in gradual monthly increments and the group has reached an agreement in principle to raise output by at least 135,000 bpd from October, two sources said.
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Robert Ilich, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Mark off a piece of PVC plastic pipe in 1 foot increments using blue tape.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
The JPMorgan analysis does leave open the possibility of a $50 hike for the Air, but Apple usually increases prices in $100 increments.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Indeed, Fed Governor Christopher Waller, a candidate to replace Powell next year as chair, suggested last week that an especially weak August jobs report could warrant a half-percentage point cut in September instead of the Fed’s traditional approach of moving in quarter-point increments.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
Right now, sizers range between 250 and 500 cc’s in 50 cc increments.
—Dory Zayas, Allure, 29 Aug. 2025
By small increments, Cavalli and editor Babak Jalali (the latter directed recent Sundance feature Fremont, which Cavalli co-wrote with him) fill in Holly’s story.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Not every solution comes in billion-ton increments.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Ratings are issued in 10 percent increments, and the higher your rating, the larger your monthly payment.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Robert Ilich, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Mark off a piece of PVC plastic pipe in 1 foot increments using blue tape.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
The JPMorgan analysis does leave open the possibility of a $50 hike for the Air, but Apple usually increases prices in $100 increments.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Indeed, Fed Governor Christopher Waller, a candidate to replace Powell next year as chair, suggested last week that an especially weak August jobs report could warrant a half-percentage point cut in September instead of the Fed’s traditional approach of moving in quarter-point increments.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
Right now, sizers range between 250 and 500 cc’s in 50 cc increments.
—Dory Zayas, Allure, 29 Aug. 2025
By small increments, Cavalli and editor Babak Jalali (the latter directed recent Sundance feature Fremont, which Cavalli co-wrote with him) fill in Holly’s story.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Not every solution comes in billion-ton increments.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Ratings are issued in 10 percent increments, and the higher your rating, the larger your monthly payment.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increments
Noun
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So on one hand, McKinsey estimates global demand for data center capacity at 19% to 22% increases each year from 2023 to 2030, for an over 300% increase in demand and something like 171 to 219 gigawatts a year of capacity.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That could happen unless more of them reap economic benefits – such as faster revenue growth and considerable boosts in productivity.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bet boosts are one of the best parts about signing up with bet365 Sportsbook.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Royals — who made a few quality starting additions — decided his best fit would be as a full-time relief pitcher.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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CultureBanx noted that these aren’t just shelf additions, they’re anchored by digital storytelling, influencer partnerships, and in-store displays that celebrate culture.—
Kori Hale,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Increments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increments. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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