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
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.
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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
Alyssa Mastromonaco, 49, said that instead of a 90-day supply, her pharmacy would give her patches only in 30-day increments.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Split up focus time into 5-minute increments with breaks in between and longer tasks into small chunks.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 31 Jan. 2026
The checks are paid out in increments of $250, which is why the figure was rounded up to $10,500, according to GM spokesman David Caldwell.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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
Alyssa Mastromonaco, 49, said that instead of a 90-day supply, her pharmacy would give her patches only in 30-day increments.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Split up focus time into 5-minute increments with breaks in between and longer tasks into small chunks.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 31 Jan. 2026
The checks are paid out in increments of $250, which is why the figure was rounded up to $10,500, according to GM spokesman David Caldwell.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increments
Noun
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Carvalho emphasized that the cuts for the next academic year do not include classroom teachers and include no class-size increases.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Familiar dishes with small boosts tend to shine the most — creamy pastas, roasted proteins, cozy vegetarian mains, chocolate-forward desserts.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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This mix has added boosts of ginger and turmeric, which are good for upset stomachs and might even ease seasickness symptoms.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Increments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increments. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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