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
Back at home, Score starts with a rough character sketch of her protagonists and then fleshes out the scenes, writing in strict 25-minute increments.
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Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
Members can also sign up for email alerts for their location and check the Storm Tracker, which forecasts the strength of auroras in short increments.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Proponents argue that working in increments boosts productivity by giving the brain breaks.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
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.
—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 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
Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
Members can also sign up for email alerts for their location and check the Storm Tracker, which forecasts the strength of auroras in short increments.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Proponents argue that working in increments boosts productivity by giving the brain breaks.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
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.
—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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increments
Noun
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The surge in energy prices has raised fears of higher spending — funded by growth-destroying tax increases or more borrowing — to support households.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, meanwhile, forecast two rate hikes by the ECB, as well as increases by the BoE.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
25 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 26 Mar. 2026.
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