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
For example, a gold IRA company might require $5,000 or more per metals purchase, or require purchases in certain increments tied to bullion bars or specific coin products.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The designation is granted in 18-month increments by the Homeland Security secretary.
—Arkansas Online, 17 Mar. 2026
The designation is granted in 18-month increments by the Homeland Security secretary.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
The show will run weekly in two-date increments from October 2026 through March 2027.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
It is granted in 18-month increments and does not provide a legal pathway to citizenship.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Their base-case was to raise by 137,000 barrels a day, in line with increments during the fourth quarter, three people said.
—Salma El Wardany, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
Microwave in 1-minute increments until the butter foams, sputters and turns lightly golden and nutty, about 4 minutes.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
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.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The designation is granted in 18-month increments by the Homeland Security secretary.
—Arkansas Online, 17 Mar. 2026
The designation is granted in 18-month increments by the Homeland Security secretary.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
The show will run weekly in two-date increments from October 2026 through March 2027.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
It is granted in 18-month increments and does not provide a legal pathway to citizenship.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Their base-case was to raise by 137,000 barrels a day, in line with increments during the fourth quarter, three people said.
—Salma El Wardany, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
Microwave in 1-minute increments until the butter foams, sputters and turns lightly golden and nutty, about 4 minutes.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
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.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increments
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The protests were sparked by tax increases due to the fuel price escalator, a measure aimed at tackling climate change, under which fuel duty would rise by more than inflation annually.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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The contracts -- 20 years each -- lock in annual payment increases of just 3%.—
Brian Maass,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These events typically draw broader audiences to programming and can generate boosts in ratings.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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The report attributes that to well-being boosts from family bonds and other social connections.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Increments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increments. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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