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
Some people signed up to visit the relics when the exposition was first announced in October, and they were slotted into 10-minute increments starting Sunday morning.
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Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Under the Daylight Act, the time zone UTC offsets would be changed to half-hour increments rather than hours.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Microwave white chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl on HIGH 30 seconds; stir, and continue heating in 15 second increments, stirring after each time, until melted, about 1 minute total.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Radium Kagaya has private rooms for those who prefer not to be nude in front of strangers to rent in 90-minute increments, as well as public baths.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
This simple and effective pick has one of the widest range of heat settings on the market and can be timed in 10-minute increments.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Pop one or several on a plate, cover it with a paper towel, then reheat in 30-second increments until warmed through.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
In uncertain markets, some investors like junk silver because the coins are widely trusted, easy to authenticate and often easy to sell in small increments.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The dual motors can warm up a space as large as 250 square feet and even allow you to microdose heat by setting up temperature increments.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Under the Daylight Act, the time zone UTC offsets would be changed to half-hour increments rather than hours.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Microwave white chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl on HIGH 30 seconds; stir, and continue heating in 15 second increments, stirring after each time, until melted, about 1 minute total.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Radium Kagaya has private rooms for those who prefer not to be nude in front of strangers to rent in 90-minute increments, as well as public baths.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
This simple and effective pick has one of the widest range of heat settings on the market and can be timed in 10-minute increments.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Pop one or several on a plate, cover it with a paper towel, then reheat in 30-second increments until warmed through.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
In uncertain markets, some investors like junk silver because the coins are widely trusted, easy to authenticate and often easy to sell in small increments.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The dual motors can warm up a space as large as 250 square feet and even allow you to microdose heat by setting up temperature increments.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increments
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Los Angeles Unified school officials said Tuesday that student participation and performance in Advanced Placement courses have risen above pre-pandemic levels, citing double-digit increases in enrollment and exams taken since the 2020-2021 school year.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Aid to Ukraine is slow and increases in NATO defense budgets to 5% of national income are pledged for nine years from now – when few current leaders will be in power.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, spirulina extract boosts shine for glossy hair.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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The tax increases are to support raises and pension boosts of public employees, after wages lost value in the 2019 currency collapse, giving them the equivalent of an additional six months’ salary.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Increments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increments. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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