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
The ordinance also has an exception for future special taxing districts — like community improvement districts, tax increment financing districts or transportation.
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Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 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
Gradually increase or decrease the temperature by one- or two-degree increments to find the ideal setting without over- or under-correcting.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
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Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 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
Gradually increase or decrease the temperature by one- or two-degree increments to find the ideal setting without over- or under-correcting.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for increment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increment
Noun
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The focus areas expected to power these margin increases for FedEx include its high-value B2B and specialized B2C segments.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Without that data, the BLS assumed that no price increases had taken place during the month for most categories of goods and services.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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These performance gains have immediate implications for safety during human–robot interaction.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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Jason Wilbanks was charged with computer tampering, evidence tampering, using his office for personal gain, and soliciting to commit a drug crime.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Universities across the state will also get a sizable boost from the funding bills.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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But now researchers say a quick nap might offer that same kind of brain boost.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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In addition to the Sierra population, there are about 20 Sierra Nevada red foxes living in the Cascade mountain range of Northern California.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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In addition to academic affairs, the provost oversees seven other offices focused on faculty, graduate studies and enrollment.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Increment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increment. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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