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
Users can also change the reference pitch in 1-Hz increments, and opt to tune with a capo on.
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New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
His impact stacks up in smaller increments.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Gradually, as a new life was purchased for them in Tehran, the bills disappeared, in ever smaller increments.
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
Dunk your face for 30 seconds, either all at once or in small increments if that is easier.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
From the controversial decision to extend payment terms on vendors and to cover its past-due payments in monthly increments in February to a quick refinancing in August, the future path of Saks Global was a question mark for many.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
Although the law sets speed limits at increments of 5 mph, the chance of serious injury or death increases considerably at all speeds over 20 mph, and a 5 or 10 mph increase could heighten the danger enormously.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 21 Dec. 2025
Changemaking begins in increments.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 19 Dec. 2025
The starting bid is $750 and bids will be accepted in $100 increments.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
His impact stacks up in smaller increments.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Gradually, as a new life was purchased for them in Tehran, the bills disappeared, in ever smaller increments.
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
Dunk your face for 30 seconds, either all at once or in small increments if that is easier.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
From the controversial decision to extend payment terms on vendors and to cover its past-due payments in monthly increments in February to a quick refinancing in August, the future path of Saks Global was a question mark for many.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
Although the law sets speed limits at increments of 5 mph, the chance of serious injury or death increases considerably at all speeds over 20 mph, and a 5 or 10 mph increase could heighten the danger enormously.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 21 Dec. 2025
Changemaking begins in increments.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 19 Dec. 2025
The starting bid is $750 and bids will be accepted in $100 increments.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increments
Noun
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Now that prices for eggs and coffee have come down, those price increases have stayed.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
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The cooldown ended a monthslong acceleration of price increases and offered some relief for households strained by cost hikes.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Ford said a potential merger could bring enhanced police coverage, easier operations, long-term financial boosts and infrastructure improvements.—
Meghan Schiller,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Big-time pay boosts shift out of the DOC and into the Department of Mental Health (DMH) for our fourth place spot.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Increments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increments. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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