as in increase
something added (as by growth)
added another big increment to the sales total this quarter
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Recent Examples of increment
Tax incentives for Scarritt development spark city debate The City Council approved a tax increment financing plan for the project in December.
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Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Split up focus time into 5-minute increments with breaks in between and longer tasks into small chunks.
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Liz Regalia,
Parents,
23 June 2026
Zap it in a microwave-safe container in 15-second increments until thawed throughout.
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Stalls are paid in one-hour increments to allow for shorter stays in premium/higher-demand zones; the rate is $1 per hour.
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Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2026
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Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Split up focus time into 5-minute increments with breaks in between and longer tasks into small chunks.
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Liz Regalia,
Parents,
23 June 2026
Zap it in a microwave-safe container in 15-second increments until thawed throughout.
—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Stalls are paid in one-hour increments to allow for shorter stays in premium/higher-demand zones; the rate is $1 per hour.
—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for increment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increment
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Hispanics or Latinos were the target of the biggest increase in racially or ethnically motivated hate crimes, according to the report.
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However, the report noted that much of this rise was due to an increase in the number of billionaires, not just three-comma club members getting richer.
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Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, said AI is a source of productivity and gains.
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Saturated fats can also cause weight gain, affect metabolic health and increase the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and other health issues, according to the National Library of Medicine.
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Local business owners welcomed the boost in business as Dodgers fans filled restaurants, hotels and entertainment districts throughout Sacramento and West Sacramento.
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But while the sportswear giant remains the category leader by revenue, and the company is enjoying a FIFA World Cup boost for its soccer jersey sales, the momentum has shifted decisively away from Beaverton, Oregon.
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Wade is the first free-agent addition to the Sixers since Mike Gansey replaced Daryl Morey as the team's new president of basketball operations.
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Its newest addition—part of hotelier Ian Schrager’s Edition chain—is a decidedly more subdued affair, and that’s by design.
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“Increment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increment. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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