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
While the machine is in Standby mode (not making ice), the screen shows the current water temperature and the TDS reading, and has a Timed Start (timer) button with 10- to 90-minute increments and a custom setting.
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PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2025
The designation can be granted by the Homeland Security secretary in 18-month increments.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Extending the reporting period out to six-month increments allows management teams more breathing room to plan and execute effectively, which, in theory, should lead to better results over the long-term.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
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
PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2025
The designation can be granted by the Homeland Security secretary in 18-month increments.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Extending the reporting period out to six-month increments allows management teams more breathing room to plan and execute effectively, which, in theory, should lead to better results over the long-term.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increments
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And that’s while thousands of rental units sit unoccupied within Nashville’s inner highway loop, following a development boom that some development firms predict will lead to rent increases by 2027.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Index items that have seen the biggest increases so far are snacks like peanuts and potato chips.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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This lightweight, non-comedogenic serum smooths frizz, boosts shine, and shields against heat styling up to 450ºF—all without clogging pores or causing irritation.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
30 Sep. 2025
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Across the education system, from pre-k to college, smaller class sizes have been a wish for students and teachers alike with numerous studies finding more individualized learning boosts test scores and attendance.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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The pressure is on Minasian and his scouting group to make shrewd additions to that list of invitees while also making good evaluations of their internal solutions.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Use just one to three large informal dahlias with smaller additions like spray roses, cosmos, eucalyptus, or larkspur.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Increments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increments. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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